PepsiCo’s Saakshi Verma Menon to share market insights at Pitch CMO Summit - Delhi 2026

Saakshi Verma Menon, Chief Marketing Officer, India Foods at PepsiCo, will share insights on the topic ‘Decoding India’s Snacking Culture: Hyperlocal Insights, National Impact’

by e4m Desk
Published: May 20, 2026 1:05 PM | 1 min read

Saakshi Verma Menon, CMO of India Foods at PepsiCo, will speak at the Pitch CMO Summit in Delhi on June 5 about India's evolving snacking culture.
Her session, titled ‘Decoding India’s Snacking Culture: Hyperlocal Insights, National Impact’, will focus on how regional preferences and lifestyles influence snacking choices in urban and rural areas.
Menon will discuss the balance between traditional flavors and convenience-driven consumption, and how brands can connect with consumers through hyperlocal storytelling.
The summit, co-presented by Snapchat and Mediakart, will also feature discussions on AI, personalization, and consumer trust in brand building.

At the upcoming edition of the Pitch CMO Summit – Delhi on June 5, Saakshi Verma Menon, Chief Marketing Officer, India Foods at PepsiCo, will take the stage to discuss one of the most dynamic consumer trends shaping the FMCG industry today i.e. India’s evolving snacking culture. Menon is set to share key insights on the topic titled ‘Decoding India’s Snacking Culture: Hyperlocal Insights, National Impact’.

The spotlight session is expected to highlight how regional preferences, cultural habits and changing lifestyles are influencing snacking choices across urban and rural India. From traditional flavours and local tastes to the rise of convenience-driven consumption, Menon’s address will explore how brands are building products and campaigns that connect with consumers at a deeper level while scaling nationally.

AI, Personalisation & Consumer Trust to shape discussions at Pitch CMO Summit - Delhi 2026

Menon’s insights are set to offer marketers valuable insights into consumer behaviour, innovation and the importance of hyperlocal storytelling in brand building. Attendees at the summit can expect to gain a closer understanding of how food brands are balancing regional relevance with nationwide appeal in an increasingly competitive market.

The Pitch CMO Summit Delhi 2026 is Co-Presented by Snapchat and Mediakart, the Gold Partners are The Trade Desk, ShareChat & Moj and Vertoz, the Associate Partner is Footprynt while the Co-Partners are Pepper and Viral Pitch.