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Ceida Polezel
Gatorade Sales Strategy and Planning @ PepsiCo
Ceida Polezel is a sales and strategy professional currently working as the Director of Sales at PepsiCo in Chicago, Illinois.1 She has a diverse background in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, with experience in sales, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions.
Career Progression at PepsiCo
Polezel has held several roles within PepsiCo:
- Director of Sales (May 2022 - Present)
- Gatorade Sales Strategy and Planning, Senior Manager (January 2021 - May 2022)
- PepsiCo Beverages North America Strategy, Manager (February 2019 - January 2021)
- Corporate M&A, Associate Manager (December 2016 - February 2019)1
Previous Experience
Before joining PepsiCo, Polezel worked in finance:
- Private Equity Associate at ICV Partners, LLC (July 2014 - August 2016)
- Analyst at UBS Investment Bank (July 2012 - June 2014)1
Education
Polezel is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Kellogg School of Management, which she describes as a dream come true.2
Recognition
In 2022, Polezel was recognized as one of the "Top Women in Grocery: Rising Stars" by Progressive Grocer for her role as Senior Sales Strategy Manager for Gatorade and Propel at PepsiCo.4
Professional Interests
Polezel's LinkedIn profile suggests she is passionate about sales, strategy, M&A, CPG, culture, equality, and empowerment.3
