Ann Mukherjee is a seasoned C-Suite executive specializing in transforming global companies by leveraging demand driven growth to drive competitive advantage. Mostly recently, Ann served as Chairman and CEO, Pernod Ricard NA, the second largest spirits company in the world. Prior to Pernod Ricard, Ann was Chief Commercial and CMO of the largest privately held CPG company, SC Johnson, overseeing businesses in over 90 countries. Ann has also served as President, PepsiCo Global Snacks and served as CMO for Frito-Lay NA. She currently serves on the board of Mondelēz and has served on the boards of both Hertz and Sabra. She also serves on the Global Effie Board and has served as President of the Cannes Creative Effectiveness Jury and served on the prestigious Cannes Titanium Jury.

Over her 30 year career, Ann has received several recognitions including Forbes 50 over 50, AMA Marketing Hall of Fame, Ad Age Vanguard Award, Forbes Top 50 Most Influential CMOs, Brandweek’s Marketer of the Year, ADCOLOR Legend Award.

Ann’s ancestry is from Bangladesh, she was born in Kolkata, India, raised in Chicago, and considers herself to be a citizen of the world. She lives in Dallas with her husband Dipu. Their pride and joy are their twins, who are graduating college this year. She is a champion for women’s equality and rights issues. She loves entertaining, cooking, reading and hooking rugs. Advice she gives to anyone who listens; Love Thyself and to remember that perfection is a sickness.