David Yawman, who most recently served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP: NASDAQ), a multinational Fortune 50 company with revenues in excess of $70B and global leader in beverages and convenient foods, has joined the consulting division of BarkerGilmore, a New York-based boutique executive search firm. The newest member of a distinguished team of Fortune 500 General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers, Yawman adds his legal expertise and business acumen to the strategic counsel, leadership development, and other services BarkerGilmore advisors provide to legal and compliance departments, CEOs, and boards across the country, including General Counsel recruiting and placement.
In making the announcement, Robert Barker, Managing Partner of BarkerGilmore, noted that Yawman’s depth of experience adds another dimension for clients seeking to bring out the best in their people and take their organization to the next level. “Dave represents the highest echelon of corporate legal executives. His exceptional skills in positioning and structuring legal and compliance departments to support corporate goals will amplify BarkerGilmore’s suite of services. Having advised PepsiCo’s C-Suite executives, board members, leaders, and teams at all levels, Dave’s expertise in leadership development, executive coaching, and enhancing team dynamics speaks for itself. With his proven success in delivering enhanced solutions and exceptional results, he will be invaluable in helping BarkerGilmore’s clients optimize their organizations and drive revenue.”
Prior to his tenure at PepsiCo, Inc., Yawman was an associate in the Wall Street law firm of Fried Frank. He moved in-house to spend more than 22 years at PepsiCo, Inc., rising from an entry-level legal position to the eventual role of EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. As a member of the Executive Committee, he worked closely with the Board, CEO, C-Suite, and other leaders to help shape the company’s business strategy and corporate culture. Gaining significant public company, operating division, and international experience, he managed a team of 600+ colleagues in the global law, compliance & ethics, public policy, and government affairs departments across 200 countries. Earlier in his career, he served as Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer, playing an integral role in evolving and expanding PepsiCo’s compliance program globally. During his “career within a company,” Yawman handled the full range of legal issues and transactions, developed a deep knowledge of global markets, and proactively positioned his organization to maximize its impact. With his highly regarded insights into leadership, culture, and diversity and inclusion, he also became an impactful internal voice well beyond his role as General Counsel.
Yawman is a two-time prior board chair of the United Way of Westchester and Putnam Counties, and previously chaired the board of the Pro Bono Partnership, which provides free legal services to nonprofit organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Dave graduated from Rutgers Law School and received a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame.
BarkerGilmore is a boutique firm recognized by CEOs, boards, and executives as best-in-class legal and compliance executive search professionals and leadership consultants. With a team of advisors and recruiters spanning the United States, BarkerGilmore’s client roster includes leading consumer, energy, financial, healthcare, industrial, and technology companies.
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