Revalued: An Activist for the Poor Joins Pepsi’s Board. Is That Ethical? - The New York Times -BoardProspects

Revalued: An Activist for the Poor Joins Pepsi’s Board. Is That Ethical?

The New York Times Oct 28 2016 BoardBlogs

The company has lobbied against public health legislation, funded efforts to play down the obesity epidemic, sourced palm oil from conflict zones and been accused of engaging in deceptive marketing practices. “They are saying they want these problems solved, while at the same time lobbying against public health legislation that would help ...
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1. They are saying they want these problems solved, while at the same time lobbying against public health legislation that would help solve these problems.
2. I know that my own credibility and the credibility of the Ford Foundation is tied to this decision.
3. The best tactic is to bring your critics into the fold.
4. He was not shy and he gave us his point of view.
5. This is the way corporations operate.
6. As I join the board, what I'm comfortable with is the long-term vision.
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- David Gelles