PepsiCo names SVP investor relations

PURCHASE, N.Y. PepsiCo announced that Lynn Tyson has joined PepsiCo, as SVP investor relations, reporting to chief financial officer Richard Goodman.

Prior to joining PepsiCo, Tyson served as VP investor relations for Dell, where she was responsible for Dell's relationships with investors and financial analysts, and strategic direction of the investor relations function.

"We are very pleased to welcome Lynn back to the PepsiCo family," said Goodman. "She is a highly respected investor relations professional who brings a wealth of experience in finance and communications. Her more than 20-year track record as a leader began at PepsiCo, and we are confident these leadership skills and industry experience will make her a trusted resource for our shareholders."