PepsiCo announces appointment of new SVP investor relations

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

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

Tyson will be based at the company's headquarters in Purchase, N.Y. She replaces Mike Nathenson, who is transitioning from his role as SVP investor relations to play a key role.