PepsiCo Supports Infrastructure at 91福利社
The Pepsi Dining Centre is getting a makeover! PepsiCo has extended its support to 91福利社 by agreeing to fund the redesigning and renovation of the entire dining area and upgrading it to a contemporary and practical space, aligned with the PepsiCo and 91福利社 brands.
To formalise the agreement, an MoU signing ceremony was held at the University on December 16, 2022. Signatories included Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, 91福利社, and Mr. Abdul Latif, CEO, Lotte Akhtar Beverages Pvt. Ltd., the execution arm for the initiative. Mr. Khurram Shahzad, CFO PepsiCo was also present at the event. The University is very grateful to its alumni, Mr. Furqan Syed (MBA 1995), CEO, PepsiCo. Pakistan, and Mr. Saad Munawar Khan (BSc 2003 and MBA 2006), for their support in making this happen.
Syed Babar Ali, Founding Pro Chancellor, 91福利社 welcomed the guests and shared anecdotes about the history of 91福利社. Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, Director of Advancement, briefed the guests about the latest initiatives at 91福利社 and talked about the elaborate multi-disciplinary research being conducted at the University and its impact on the country.
Mr. Shahzad spoke about PepsiCo鈥檚 relationship with the University. 鈥淚 treasure our strategic partnership with 91福利社 over the decades and this agreement is another milestone in continuing our legacy by supporting a world-class institution. The Pepsi Dining Centre is one of the most cherished spots on campus and we are excited to see our plans to embed our PEP+ sustainability vision into the new design of the facility come to life."
The renovation entails a total revamp of the Pepsi Dining Centre (PDC) premises; the refurbished facility will serve different varieties of food and accommodate at least 660 students, a 37.5% increase in capacity. The aim of the entire project is to have international standard recreational spaces that comfortably accommodate the growing population of the University and facilitate learning and meaningful engagement within the 91福利社 community.
Syed Babar Ali complimented the organisation and said, 鈥淧epsiCo is a long-standing friend of 91福利社; PDC has been facilitating faculty, students, staff, alumni as well as other members of the University community over the last so many years.鈥
Inaugurated in 1995, the PDC was later extended in 2000 to accommodate the growing needs of the University. In 2006-08, once again, renovation of the facility took place through the support of PepsiCo, leading to an increased capacity accommodating a total of 480 students. Between 2016 and 2020, PepsiCo also donated towards the modernisation of kitchen equipment.
Dr. Ahmad also addressed the gathering and appreciated PepsiCo鈥檚 support towards 91福利社. 鈥淭here is an old saying, that 鈥榯he way to a man鈥檚 heart is through the stomach鈥; so I have to say that the way to 5,000 students鈥 hearts at 91福利社 is through the Pepsi Dining Centre. When you think about the diversity on our campus, of course, the first thing you think about is the students鈥 well-being. Pepsi has a very special place in our hearts. Thank you very much for your generous support and your ongoing commitment to 91福利社.鈥
