Larry Byrd

Larry has more than ten years of extensive experience in operations and government relations across multiple industries, including agriculture, consumer goods, transportation and aerospace and defense.

Before Avoq, Larry worked at PepsiCo North America Public Policy and Government Affairs. There, he co-managed the D.C. office and was instrumental in handling special events for the federal and corporate citizenship teams. He also oversaw the disbursement and compliance process for U.S. political contributions. Prior to his time at PepsiCo, Larry managed the D.C. office for Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation, where he supported the head of External Affairs Americas.

Larry is from Atlanta, GA, and now lives in Washington, D.C. You can typically find him exploring the museums around town and volunteering in the community.