Sergio Zapata

Digital Transformation Pepsico | AI | Business Strategy | BEES

Peru

About

Business Engineer with 5+ years in the FMCG industry, leading digital transformation and commercial initiatives across Latin America in 10+ countries. Experienced in designing scalable solutions that integrate data, technology, and execution to accelerate growth and improve market performance. Currently in Brazil creating action plans for brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, H2OH and Lipton with a strong focus on digital go-to-market and commercial strategy.

Experience

  • PepsiCo (4 yrs 11 mos)
    • Digital Growth Manager - BEES | Digital GTM | LAB South Beverages
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      Driving PepsiCo’s Digital Strategy to accelerate demand and sales through BEES, our B2B digital commerce ecosystem. Focused on enabling sustainable growth and execution excellence across Ambev and Southern Bottler markets including Brazil, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Panama, Bolivia, and Uruguay.

    • Digital Demand Accelerator | Digital GTM | LATAM Beverages
      Nov 2023 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Accelerating PepsiCo’s growth across LATAM by leading digital transformation initiatives that enhance value for shoppers, retailers, and bottlers. Co-developing scalable commercial capabilities with bottlers and cross-functional teams across 10+ countries, unlocking new growth opportunities through data-driven strategies and innovation.

    • Brand Marketing Manager (Pepsi & 7UP) | Beverages Ecuador
      Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 · 4 mos

      Led the 360° marketing strategy for Pepsi and 7UP in Ecuador. Aligned global vision with local priorities, managing campaigns, agencies, budgets, and commercial plans in coordination with the bottler. Ensured consistent, results-driven execution to strengthen both brands.

  • Trade Marketing Trainee | Ice Cream at Nestlé
    Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 · 6 mos

  • Supermercados Peruanos S.A. (7 mos)
    • Sales Assistant | Foods
      Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 · 5 mos

    • Sales Trainee | Foods and Bakery
      Sep 2020 - Nov 2020 · 3 mos

  • Sales and Marketing Assistant at Huella Verde Perú
    Dec 2019 - Sep 2020 · 10 mos