One Revelation will Lead to a Revolution, National Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Speaker Richard Montañez

Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center
128 Memorial Mall Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47907
  • Presented By: Purdue University Latino Cultural Center
  • Dates: September 16, 2024
  • Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Price: Free and Open to the Public
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Richard Montañez led Multicultural Sales & Marketing as Vice President across Pepsi North American divisions, and after 42 years with the company he is now retired (March 1, 2020.) Throughout his career Montañez has held various senior roles through Pepsi and Frito Lay divisions.

Montañez started his PepsiCo career at Frito-Lay in 1976 as a janitor and is recognized as the creator of the Flamin’ Hot line of products, which have become a billion-dollar business and a cultural phenomenon.

Recognized for his visionary leadership, ability to innovate and his commitment to diversity, he has received several notable awards and is often named one of the most influential Latinos in corporate America.