Merihan ElBadry Promoted to Head of Litigation at PepsiCo
Merihan ElBadry has been promoted to Legal Manager | Head of Litigation at PepsiCo. In her new role, she leads the company’s litigation strategy, driving effective dispute resolution, risk mitigation, and legal governance across business operations. She will focus on strengthening litigation oversight while ensuring alignment with business objectives through a structured and proactive legal approach.
She brings extensive experience across litigation management, regulatory advisory, contract structuring, and legal risk assessment across the Middle East and EMEA region, with a strong track record of supporting large-scale corporate operations and cross-border legal frameworks.
Merihan ElBadry is currently serving as Legal Manager at PepsiCo (2026–Present), where she oversees litigation strategy and legal risk management across civil, criminal, regulatory, and arbitration matters. Prior to this, she held roles as Associate Legal Manager – Litigation and Associate Legal Manager – Special Projects across the Middle East and GCC, focusing on dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, labor law advisory, and cross-border legal structuring. She also served as Associate Legal Manager – EMEA, where she handled legal reporting, contract drafting, compliance oversight, and executive legal advisory functions. Earlier in her career, she worked with Majid Al Futtaim Properties as Associate Legal Manager and Lease Contracts Supervisor, and began her legal journey at Egyptian Drilling Company and other legal institutions in Egypt, focusing on contracts, negotiations, and corporate legal support.
Education
She holds an LL.B. from Ain Shams University, a Mini MBA from Cairo University, and a CPD in Commercial Law from Girton College, University of Cambridge.
She said on her promotion,
“I’m excited to share that I’ve been promoted to Legal Manager | Head of Litigation. This new chapter brings both responsibility and opportunity, and I’m eager to continue driving impactful outcomes while leading litigation strategy with integrity and dedication.”
Conclusion
This promotion reflects PepsiCo’s continued focus on strengthening its legal leadership and litigation capabilities across the region, reinforcing its commitment to robust governance, risk management, and strategic legal excellence across its operations.
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