Creating more than just an office for PepsiCo

PepsiCo sought to setup a new office in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh that will accom-modate its growing headcount and serve as its Regional Headquarters for the Middle East. They required an agile workplace that offers diverse spaces including open-plan areas, quiet zones, workstations, breakout spaces, and hot desking to accommodate various working styles and business needs. It was also essential that the facility incorporate the latest technologies while reflecting PepsiCo's 70-year heritage in Saudi Arabia - upholding their distinctive corporate culture and complying with the company’s global standards. As a longstanding client for whom JLL has delivered multiple offices worldwide, PepsiCo engaged our Project & Development Services team to bring this vision to life.

We brought together a team of corporate fit-out specialists comprising project managers and cost managers with experience in delivering projects within KAFD. With KAFD operating under specific policies and regulations, our team's familiarity with these requirements will ensure efficiency in navigating of the complex document submission process.

JLL led PepsiCo's new headquarters fitout, navigating various project complexities with thoughtful planning and excellent stakeholder management. Working within the parameters of an ambitious timeline and budget considerations, the team delivered the project with minimum variation order, completing the project ahead of its extended schedule and controlling the delays to result in 20% time saving while maintaining quality standards throughout the process. Through strategic procurement solutions and cost management expertise, our team were also able to realise cost efficiencies of 15-20% below projected expenditure.

The new workplace, covering 2,800sqm on an entire floor, offers an innovative and flexible environment aimed at promoting inclusiveness, encouraging dynamic collaboration, and prioritising employee well-being. The space is thoughtfully designed with sustainable features, such as an intelligent lighting control system that adjusts based on occupancy and daylight levels.

This is more than just an office; it serves as a strategic enabler for PepsiCo's business vision, supporting their commitment to innovation, talent development, and sustainable growth. The headquarters is a tangible representation of PepsiCo's dedication to the Kingdom's economic diversification goals. It allows the company to stay closer to consumers, strengthen community connections, and lay the groundwork for agricultural investment and ongoing innovation in the region.

Moreover, this new environment aligns with PepsiCo's forward-looking strategy and reinforces their commitment to building meaningful relationships with the communities they serve. It reflects the company’s belief that their headquarters is not merely a physical space, but a commitment to local investment and talent.