Laxman Narasimhan
Director/Board Member at
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Net worth: 11 376 $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
Laxman Narasimhan holds the position of Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc. Mr. Narasimhan is also on the board of The Brookings Institution and Member of Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. In his past career he was Chief Executive Officer & Director at Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) Ltd., Global Chief Commercial Officer at PepsiCo, Inc. and Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of PepsiCo Americas Foods (a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc.) and Director & Manager at Mckinsey & Co. (Haryana). He received a graduate degree from Joseph H Lauder Institute of Management & International, an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree from College of Engineering, Pune.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 248 ( 0% ) | 11 376 $ | 2026-09-29 |
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Laxman Narasimhan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-30 |
The Brookings Institution
 The Brookings Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and policy solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
US-China Business Council
 US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides solutions and advisory services to companies | Director/Board Member | - |
Pendulum Therapeutics, Inc.
 Pendulum Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Manufactures and sells gut microbiome products through online | Director/Board Member | 2025-10-05 |
Former positions of Laxman Narasimhan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| STARBUCKS CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-08-12 |
| RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-09-29 |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-06-30 |
PepsiCo Americas Foods
 PepsiCo Americas Foods Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures snack foods. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2013-12-31 |
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Education of Laxman Narasimhan
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15
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Verizon Communications, Inc.
 Verizon Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides wireless and wire line communications services and products | Communications |
PepsiCo, Inc.
 PepsiCo, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Makes, markets, distributes and sells beverages & convenient food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Starbucks Corp.
 Starbucks Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Produces and sells coffee and tea | Consumer Services |
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc
 Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets household cleaning, health and nutrition products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) Plc
 Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) Plc Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets household and toiletries products | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and policy solutions | Commercial Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
US-China Business Council
US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides solutions and advisory services to companies | Commercial Services |
College of Engineering, Pune
 College of Engineering, Pune Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
PepsiCo Americas Foods
PepsiCo Americas Foods Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures snack foods. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Joseph H Lauder Institute of Management & International
 Joseph H Lauder Institute of Management & International Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Pendulum Therapeutics, Inc.
Pendulum Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Manufactures and sells gut microbiome products through online | Health Technology |
Mckinsey & Co. (Haryana) |
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