Christian Pond
About Christian Pond
Christian Pond serves as a CPG Account Manager EMEA at PepsiCo, where he has worked since 2013. He manages relationships with major UK retailers and is responsible for increasing sales of brands like Walkers Crisps and Tropicana Juice.
Work at Pepsico
Christian Pond has been employed at Pepsico since 2013, where he holds the position of Business Development and Territory Manager. His role focuses on managing relationships with major UK retailers, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, and Morrisons. He has been instrumental in driving sales for well-known brands such as Walkers Crisps, Tropicana Juice, Copella Juice, and Quaker Oats within the EMEA region.
Education and Expertise
Christian Pond studied at Lancaster University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Engineering from 2004 to 2006. He later pursued further education at The Open University, completing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Business Management from 2015 to 2019. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both technical and business disciplines.
Background
Christian Pond has over 11 years of experience in the business development sector, specifically within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. His tenure at Pepsico has allowed him to develop strong expertise in managing retail relationships and increasing brand sales across the EMEA region.
Achievements in Sales Management
In his role at Pepsico, Christian Pond is responsible for increasing sales of several prominent brands. His efforts have contributed to the growth of products such as Walkers Crisps, Tropicana Juice, Copella Juice, and Quaker Oats in the competitive EMEA market. His management of key retailer relationships has been crucial for the brand's visibility and market presence.