Why Pepsi Chose Thompson as New GC

Larry D. Thompson's high-level government experience helped land him the general counsel post at PepsiCo Inc. Thompson, formerly the second in command at the U.S. Department of Justice, also will head the government relations department at the Purchase, N.Y.-based company. Many top companies are looking for general counsel with strong Washington experience in the post-Enron regulatory environment, said one GC recruitment specialist.

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