Sodastream: Chief of Staff to the CEO

Overview (English) At Sodastream, part of PepsiCo, we’re looking for a highly independent and strategic Chief of Staff to the CEO to help shape and advance the company’s strategic agenda and drive key business priorities from strategy through execution. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief of Staff will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, connecting long-term strategy with near-term business priorities and execution. The role will play a key part in shaping priorities, driving strategic and cross-functional initiatives, and supporting effective decision-making across the organization. This role requires strong business judgment, strategic thinking, and a high degree of independence, combined with the ability to drive execution and work effectively with senior leaders across functions and geographies. #LI-Hybrid Responsibilities (English) Partner with the CEO to define, prioritize, and advance the company’s strategic agenda, translating strategic direction into clear priorities, initiatives, and measurable outcomes. Support the CEO in evaluating competing priorities and business trade-offs, ensuring organizational resources and leadership attention remain focused on the areas with the greatest business impact. Conduct strategic analyses of business performance, market trends, and consumer dynamics to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement. Lead the CEO Office operating rhythm, including leadership team meetings, business reviews, governance forums, strategic offsites, and follow-up mechanisms that drive accountability and action. Drive cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the CEO, translating business challenges into structured workplans, milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes, while addressing dependencies and barriers as needed. Ensure the CEO’s agenda and priorities are aligned with key strategic and business objectives, using sound judgment to navigate competing priorities in close collaboration with the Executive Assistant. Prepare high-quality executive materials, including strategic narratives, decision papers, leadership presentations, briefing notes, and business updates. Synthesize business performance, market insights, risks, opportunities, and leadership input into clear recommendations that support timely and effective decision-making. Act as a trusted point of contact across functions, geographies, senior leadership interfaces, and external partners, ensuring alignment, effective information flow, and follow-through on CEO-level priorities. Qualifications (English) 4–7 years of experience in strategy consulting, preferably within a leading management consulting firm, with exposure to complex business and strategic challenges. Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of independence, judgment, and discretion in direct partnership with a CEO or senior executive. Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand commercial drivers, P&L implications, market dynamics, operational trade-offs, and enterprise priorities. Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, synthesize data and insights, and translate strategic priorities into practical action plans. Strong project leadership and execution discipline, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, drive follow-through, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise, high-impact materials for CEOs, senior executives, and global leadership forums. Strong executive presence, professionalism, and maturity, with the ability to build trust, influence without authority, and engage effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. Highly proactive and resilient, with the ability to anticipate needs, make sound decisions independently, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and incomplete information. Fluency in English and Hebrew and a bachelor’s degree; an MBA or other relevant advanced degree is an advantage. About us Sodastream is on a mission to revolutionize the beverage industry by reducing single-use plastic and empowering consumers to make more sustainable choices. As part of PepsiCo, we bring together innovation, creativity, and collaboration to shape smarter beverage experiences across dozens of markets worldwide. Partner with the CEO to define, prioritize, and advance the company’s strategic agenda, translating strategic direction into clear priorities, initiatives, and measurable outcomes. Support the CEO in evaluating competing priorities and business trade-offs, ensuring organizational resources and leadership attention remain focused on the areas with the greatest business impact. Conduct strategic analyses of business performance, market trends, and consumer dynamics to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement. Lead the CEO Office operating rhythm, including leadership team meetings, business reviews, governance forums, strategic offsites, and follow-up mechanisms that drive accountability and action. Drive cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the CEO, translating business challenges into structured workplans, milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes, while addressing dependencies and barriers as needed. Ensure the CEO’s agenda and priorities are aligned with key strategic and business objectives, using sound judgment to navigate competing priorities in close collaboration with the Executive Assistant. Prepare high-quality executive materials, including strategic narratives, decision papers, leadership presentations, briefing notes, and business updates. Synthesize business performance, market insights, risks, opportunities, and leadership input into clear recommendations that support timely and effective decision-making. Act as a trusted point of contact across functions, geographies, senior leadership interfaces, and external partners, ensuring alignment, effective information flow, and follow-through on CEO-level priorities. 4–7 years of experience in strategy consulting, preferably within a leading management consulting firm, with exposure to complex business and strategic challenges. Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of independence, judgment, and discretion in direct partnership with a CEO or senior executive. Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand commercial drivers, P&L implications, market dynamics, operational trade-offs, and enterprise priorities. Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, synthesize data and insights, and translate strategic priorities into practical action plans. Strong project leadership and execution discipline, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, drive follow-through, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise, high-impact materials for CEOs, senior executives, and global leadership forums. Strong executive presence, professionalism, and maturity, with the ability to build trust, influence without authority, and engage effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. Highly proactive and resilient, with the ability to anticipate needs, make sound decisions independently, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and incomplete information. Fluency in English and Hebrew and a bachelor’s degree; an MBA or other relevant advanced degree is an advantage. About us Sodastream is on a mission to revolutionize the beverage industry by reducing single-use plastic and empowering consumers to make more sustainable choices. As part of PepsiCo, we bring together innovation, creativity, and collaboration to shape smarter beverage experiences across dozens of markets worldwide.