Kevin Gould joins the Junior Achievement of New York Board of Directors

New York, NY – April 30, 2025 – Junior Achievement of New York (JA New York) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Gould, Senior Vice President, Corporate Sector Controller at PepsiCo, to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Gould brings extensive expertise in corporate finance, ESG reporting, and transformational leadership to JA New York, along with a strong commitment to empowering youth through financial literacy and career readiness programs.

As Senior Vice President, Corporate Sector Controller at PepsiCo, Mr. Gould oversees the company's primary control responsibilities for various corporate functions, including financial and ESG reporting, consolidation functions, and related reporting platforms. He also leads Control's transformation efforts. Prior to joining PepsiCo in September 2012, Mr. Gould held positions at American Express, Citigroup, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in accounting.

Mr. Gould has a long history of supporting Junior Achievement of New York as a volunteer and coordinating PepsiCo’s fundraising efforts.

“We are excited to welcome Kevin to our board,” said Betty Garger, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of New York. “Kevin's impressive career at PepsiCo, combined with his dedication to community engagement and youth empowerment, makes him an excellent fit with JA’s mission. I look forward to collaborating with Kevin as we continue to prepare young people to thrive in an ever-changing global economy.”

“After supporting Junior Achievement of New York for many years as a volunteer and fundraiser, I’m eager to begin serving this terrific organization more formally as a member of the JA New York Board of Directors. Helping to coordinate and volunteer for many JA programs during my time here at PepsiCo while also leading many of the Company’s fundraising efforts for JA has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m excited by the opportunity to help guide this fantastic organization alongside Betty Garger and my fellow esteemed directors,” said Kevin Gould.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to recognize the amazing contributions to JA New York of my predecessor, Marie Gallagher. Under Marie’s impressive stewardship, PepsiCo has been a strong supporter of JA, both programmatically and financially. I look forward to the challenge of meeting the incredibly high standards set by Marie as a JA Board member and supporter.”

About JA New York

Junior Achievement of New York (JA New York), an affiliate of Junior Achievement USA, is the leading non-profit organization in Greater New York dedicated to creating pathways to economic empowerment for local youth. With a mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy, JA New York provides experiential, interactive programs that teach and inspire young people to understand the economic world around them, plan for their financial futures, and reach their full potential.

For more information about JA New York, visit newyork.ja.org.