Robert C Hunter

Former CEO of PepsiCo Food Systems

Robert Charles Hunter, former CEO of PepsiCo Food Systems, author and the third husband of three-time Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd, died in August 2025. He was 77. Hunter worked at PepsiCo (home of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell & KFC restaurants) for 23 years, serving as CEO for 11 of those. Born in Germany on April 2, 1948, Hunter also wrote the 2008 novel Curious Journey: Origins and a 2011 follow-up, Curious Journey: Energy. In addition to his wife and stepdaughter, survivors include his children, Brandon, Amy and Emily, and his 10 grandchildren.

Relationships Interlocks Giving Data

Board Memberships

Houston Grand Opera

• Board Member

Federal Election Campaign Contributions

Republican National Committee U.S. political committee that leads the Republican Party of the U.S., a/k/a The Grand Ol' Party/GOP

• 35 contributions · 1,429 USD (Oct 10 '23→Jul 2 '24)

Donald Trump 45th President of the United States; Former host of The Apprentice Reality show; Real estate developer

• 4 contributions · 100 USD (Feb 6 '24→Feb 22 '24)

Never Surrender, Inc.

• 4 contributions · 100 USD (Feb 6 '24→Feb 22 '24)

American Political Action Committee

• 2 contributions · 67 USD (Feb 28 '24→Jun 6 '24)

Family

Diane Ladd Actress

• wife (past)