Roger Anthony Enrico[1] (November 11, 1944 – June 1, 2016) was an American businessman who is best known for his lengthy service as chief executive officer of PepsiCo.

Enrico was born on November 11, 1944, to Italian immigrants in the Mesabi Range mining town of Chisholm, Minnesota.

[2] Enrico started his business career with General Mills as a brand manager for Wheaties.

He later served as brand manager for Cheetos and Fritos before heading operations in Japan and South America.

[6] Enrico died June 1, 2016, aged 71, while snorkelling in the Cayman Islands, where he had a home.