The chairman of private-equity firm Arle Capital Sir George Buckley is to join PepsiCo’s board of directors.

Buckley will become PepsiCo director and join its audit committee in September. The 65-year-old was named chairman of UK-based Arle Capital earlier this year. His career includes stints as chief executive of US conglomerate 3M Company and boat manufacturer Brunswick Corp. He is also on the board of Archer Daniels Midland.

“George has years of proven results in business and financial leadership, innovation, and management,” PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi said.

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