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'''Indra Nooyi''' (née '''Krishnamurthy'''; born October 28, 1955) is an Indian-born American business executive who served as the chairman and chief executive officer of [[PepsiCo]], one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, from 2006 to 2018. Born in Madras (now Chennai), India, Nooyi rose through a series of corporate strategy roles to lead PepsiCo through a period of significant transformation, championing a strategic vision she termed "Performance with Purpose," which sought to align the company's financial performance with broader health, environmental, and social goals. During her twelve-year tenure at the helm, she oversaw a reshaping of PepsiCo's product portfolio toward healthier options while maintaining the company's position as a global consumer goods giant. Nooyi has consistently ranked among the world's most powerful women in business; in 2014, ''Forbes'' ranked her at number 13 on its list of the world's 100 most powerful women, and ''Fortune'' named her the second most powerful woman in business in both 2015 and 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi second most powerful woman in US business |url=http://www.indiavision.com/news/article/business/234484/indra-nooyi-second-most-powerful-woman-in-us-business/ |publisher=Indiavision |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Since departing PepsiCo, she has served on the boards of several prominent organizations, including [[Amazon.com|Amazon]] and the [[International Cricket Council]], and was appointed to the board of directors of [[Honeywell]] in December 2025.<ref>{{cite news |date=December 10, 2025 |title=Honeywell Appoints Indra Nooyi to Board of Directors |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honeywell-appoints-indra-nooyi-to-board-of-directors-302637216.html |work=PR Newswire |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
'''Indra Nooyi''' (née '''Krishnamurthy'''; born October 28, 1955) is an Indian-born American business executive who served as the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of [[PepsiCo]] from 2006 to 2018. Over the course of a twelve-year tenure at the helm of one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, Nooyi reshaped PepsiCo's product portfolio and corporate strategy, steering the company toward what she termed "Performance with Purpose" — an initiative that sought to balance financial returns with investments in healthier products, environmental sustainability, and workforce development. Born and raised in [[Chennai|Madras]] (now Chennai), India, Nooyi pursued higher education across three countries before building a career that took her through the Boston Consulting Group, Motorola, and Asea Brown Boveri before she joined PepsiCo in 1994. She has consistently ranked among the world's most powerful women in business, appearing on the ''Forbes'' list of the world's 100 most powerful women — where she was ranked number 13 in 2014 — and on the ''Fortune'' list, where she was named the second most powerful woman in business in both 2015 and 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi second most powerful woman in US business |url=http://www.indiavision.com/news/article/business/234484/indra-nooyi-second-most-powerful-woman-in-us-business/ |publisher=Indiavision |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Since stepping down from PepsiCo, Nooyi has served on the boards of several major organizations, including [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] and [[Honeywell]], and the [[International Cricket Council]].


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Indra Krishnamurthy was born on October 28, 1955, in Madras (now Chennai), in the southern Indian state of Madras (now Tamil Nadu).<ref>{{cite web |title=Nooyi, Indra K. 1955– |url=http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/M-R/Nooyi-Indra-K-1955.html |publisher=Reference for Business |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> She grew up in a middle-class family in the city, which was then a major center of South Indian culture and education. Her sister, [[Chandrika Tandon]], also went on to become a prominent businesswoman and musician.
Indra Krishnamurthy was born on October 28, 1955, in Madras (now Chennai), in what was then Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India. She grew up in a middle-class Tamil family in the city. Her sister, [[Chandrika Tandon]], would also go on to become a prominent business executive and musician in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi biography |url=http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/M-R/Nooyi-Indra-K-1955.html |publisher=Reference for Business |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


Nooyi's upbringing in Chennai exposed her to a rigorous educational environment. She attended school in the city and developed an early interest in competitive activities. Her formative years in India shaped her work ethic and ambition, qualities she would carry into her professional career in the United States. Nooyi has spoken publicly about the influence of her family, particularly the expectations placed on her and her sister to excel academically and professionally.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.makers.com/indra-nooyi |publisher=MAKERS |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Nooyi has spoken publicly about the influence of her upbringing in India on her approach to leadership and discipline. Growing up in Madras, she was exposed to a culture that placed high value on education and academic achievement. She developed an early interest in competitive pursuits, including cricket, which she played as a young woman — an unusual activity for girls in India at the time. Her family background and the expectations placed upon her during her formative years in India shaped her work ethic and ambition, themes she has revisited frequently in interviews and public speaking engagements throughout her career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.makers.com/indra-nooyi |publisher=MAKERS |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==


Nooyi earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree from the [[University of Madras]] in Chennai. She subsequently obtained a [[Master of Business Administration]] (MBA) from the [[Indian Institute of Management Calcutta]], one of India's most prestigious business schools. After working in India for several years, she moved to the United States to pursue further graduate education. She earned a [[Master of Science]] degree in public and private management from the [[Yale School of Management]] at [[Yale University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.yale.edu/opa/arc-ybc/v31.n1/story3.html |publisher=Yale University |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Nooyi later became one of Yale's most significant alumni donors, with the ''Times of India'' reporting that she became the university's biggest alumni donor from India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indra Nooyi becomes Yale's biggest alumni donor |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Indra-Nooyi-becomes-Yales-biggest-alumni-donor/articleshow/50556872.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Nooyi earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the [[University of Madras]] in India. She subsequently obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the [[Indian Institute of Management Calcutta]], one of India's most competitive graduate business programs. In 1978, she moved to the United States to pursue further graduate education at [[Yale School of Management|Yale University's School of Management]], where she earned a Master of Science degree in public and private management.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi — Yale profile |url=http://www.yale.edu/opa/arc-ybc/v31.n1/story3.html |publisher=Yale University |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
 
Nooyi has maintained close ties to Yale throughout her career. In 2015, she made a significant donation to the university, reportedly becoming one of Yale's largest alumni donors.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indra Nooyi becomes Yale's biggest alumni donor |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Indra-Nooyi-becomes-Yales-biggest-alumni-donor/articleshow/50556872.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> In November 2025, Nooyi returned to Yale to deliver a lecture at the Yale Law School as part of the Chae Initiative in Private Sector Leadership, where she discussed her leadership philosophy under the title "Doing Well by Doing Good."<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi, Business Executive and Former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, "Doing Well by Doing Good" |url=https://law.yale.edu/yls-today/yale-law-school-events/indra-nooyi-business-executive-and-former-chairman-and-ceo-pepsico |publisher=Yale Law School |date=2025-11-20 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Early Corporate Career ===
=== Pre-PepsiCo Career ===


Before joining PepsiCo, Nooyi held strategic positions at several major corporations. Her career path took her through a series of senior strategy and planning roles in the corporate world. She gained experience in management consulting and corporate strategy, building a reputation as a sharp strategic thinker. These early roles provided her with the foundation in corporate planning and business development that would prove instrumental in her later leadership of PepsiCo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nooyi, Indra K. 1955– |url=http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/M-R/Nooyi-Indra-K-1955.html |publisher=Reference for Business |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Before joining PepsiCo, Nooyi held positions at several major corporations and consulting firms. After completing her MBA at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, she worked in India before relocating to the United States for graduate studies at Yale. Following her time at Yale, she joined the [[Boston Consulting Group]], a global management consulting firm, where she developed expertise in corporate strategy. She subsequently held senior positions at [[Motorola]], where she served as vice president and director of corporate strategy and planning, and at [[Asea Brown Boveri]] (ABB), where she led the company's U.S. strategic planning efforts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi biography |url=http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/M-R/Nooyi-Indra-K-1955.html |publisher=Reference for Business |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== PepsiCo: Rise to CEO ===
=== PepsiCo ===


Nooyi joined PepsiCo in 1994 and quickly advanced through the company's ranks. She served in various senior roles, including as the company's chief financial officer (CFO) and president, positions that placed her at the center of PepsiCo's strategic decision-making. During her pre-CEO years at PepsiCo, she was involved in several transformative corporate moves, including the company's acquisition of Tropicana Products and the merger with Quaker Oats Company, which brought the Gatorade brand into PepsiCo's portfolio. These deals significantly expanded PepsiCo's presence in the non-carbonated beverage and food sectors, a strategic direction that Nooyi championed.<ref>{{cite news |last=Seabrook |first=John |date=May 16, 2011 |title=Snacks for a Fat Planet |url=http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/05/16/110516fa_fact_seabrook?currentPage=all |work=The New Yorker |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Nooyi joined PepsiCo in 1994 and quickly rose through the company's executive ranks. She was appointed chief financial officer (CFO) in 2001 and played a central role in shaping the company's strategic direction during a period of significant transformation. In this capacity, she was instrumental in PepsiCo's acquisition of [[Tropicana Products]] and its merger with [[Quaker Oats Company]], a deal that brought the [[Gatorade]] brand under PepsiCo's umbrella. These transactions were among the most consequential in PepsiCo's history, significantly diversifying its product offerings beyond carbonated soft drinks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi biography |url=http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/M-R/Nooyi-Indra-K-1955.html |publisher=Reference for Business |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


In 2006, Nooyi was named chief executive officer of PepsiCo, becoming one of only a handful of women—and the first Indian-born woman—to lead a Fortune 500 company. She subsequently also assumed the role of chairman of the board, serving as both chairman and CEO until her departure in 2018.
==== CEO and Chairman ====


=== Performance with Purpose ===
In 2006, Nooyi was named chief executive officer of PepsiCo, becoming one of the few women — and the first woman of Indian origin — to lead a [[Fortune 500]] company. In 2007, she was additionally given the title of chairman of the board of directors.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.makers.com/indra-nooyi |publisher=MAKERS |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


The defining strategic initiative of Nooyi's tenure as CEO was what she called "Performance with Purpose." This framework sought to integrate financial performance with environmental stewardship, healthier product offerings, and improved outcomes for PepsiCo's workforce and the communities in which it operated. Under this strategy, Nooyi pushed PepsiCo to reduce sugar, salt, and fat content in many of its products and to expand its portfolio of what the company categorized as "Good for You" and "Better for You" products, including healthier snack options and beverages.<ref>{{cite news |last=Seabrook |first=John |date=May 16, 2011 |title=Snacks for a Fat Planet |url=http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/05/16/110516fa_fact_seabrook?currentPage=all |work=The New Yorker |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
As CEO, Nooyi launched the "Performance with Purpose" initiative, which became the defining strategic framework of her tenure. The initiative rested on three pillars: delivering sustained financial performance, making products healthier and more nutritious, and reducing PepsiCo's environmental footprint while investing in its workforce and the communities it served. Under this framework, PepsiCo expanded its portfolio of healthier snacks and beverages, acquired brands in the nutrition space, and set targets for reducing sugar, sodium, and saturated fat in its products.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi | Women's Studies and Feminism | Research Starters |url=https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/women-s-studies-and-feminism/indra-nooyi |publisher=EBSCO |date=2025-09-20 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


The strategy also encompassed environmental sustainability goals, including water conservation, reduced packaging waste, and lower carbon emissions across PepsiCo's global operations. A 2011 ''New Yorker'' profile by John Seabrook provided a detailed examination of Nooyi's efforts to reposition PepsiCo's product line while maintaining its competitive position in the global snack and beverage market, noting the inherent tension between the health-oriented strategy and the company's continued reliance on its traditional carbonated soft drink and salty snack businesses.<ref>{{cite news |last=Seabrook |first=John |date=May 16, 2011 |title=Snacks for a Fat Planet |url=http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/05/16/110516fa_fact_seabrook?currentPage=all |work=The New Yorker |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
''The New Yorker'' profiled Nooyi in a detailed 2011 article that examined her efforts to rebalance PepsiCo's portfolio toward healthier offerings while maintaining the profitability of its core snack and soda businesses.<ref>{{cite news |title=Snacks for a Fat Planet |url=http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/05/16/110516fa_fact_seabrook?currentPage=all |work=The New Yorker |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> The shift was not without tension; some investors and analysts questioned whether the emphasis on nutrition and sustainability came at the expense of short-term financial performance in PepsiCo's traditional carbonated beverage segment.


Nooyi's leadership style and strategic philosophy attracted attention from business scholars and media alike. She articulated a view of corporate leadership that extended beyond shareholder returns to include broader stakeholder responsibilities, a perspective she has continued to elaborate on in public speaking engagements since leaving PepsiCo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi, Business Executive and Former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, "Doing Well by Doing Good" |url=https://law.yale.edu/yls-today/yale-law-school-events/indra-nooyi-business-executive-and-former-chairman-and-ceo-pepsico |publisher=Yale Law School |date=November 20, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Nooyi also served as chairman of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), a role in which she worked to strengthen commercial ties between the United States and India. In this capacity, she was involved in initiatives supporting the landmark U.S.-India civil nuclear agreement, leading a delegation of U.S. commercial nuclear executives to India in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |title=USIBC Leads U.S. Commercial Nuclear Executives to Help Implement Historic Nuclear Deal |url=http://www.uschamber.com/NR/rdonlyres/eekwkh6jdasrtonek2fpjfev7x2dt35lwlkoxjxkq2skspnd6omydisjceahnorox2jsboessxzjegrhxmrp4b5rrye/PressRelease2009.01.16USIBCLeadsU.S.CommercialNuclearExecutivestoHelpImplementHistoricNuclearDeal.pd.pdf |publisher=U.S. Chamber of Commerce |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi Elected as USIBC's Chairman |url=http://www.uschamber.com/NR/rdonlyres/exbnjy4mawims7mptd6isnhtvkqorskmwlupfr72a5u6sfs52z2ow6hh6fzrimvldilpygy5be2eefgrnnq6yyglhyh/2008.01.23PepsiCosIndraNooyiElectedasUSIBCsChairman.pdf |publisher=U.S. Chamber of Commerce |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== U.S.-India Business Council ===
During Nooyi's twelve years as CEO, PepsiCo's net revenue grew significantly, and the company expanded its global operations. She stepped down as CEO in October 2018 and was succeeded by Ramon Laguarta. She remained as chairman of the board until early 2019, completing a transition period.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi | Women's Studies and Feminism | Research Starters |url=https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/women-s-studies-and-feminism/indra-nooyi |publisher=EBSCO |date=2025-09-20 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


In addition to her role at PepsiCo, Nooyi was elected chairman of the [[U.S.-India Business Council]] (USIBC), a body affiliated with the [[United States Chamber of Commerce]] that promotes commercial ties between the United States and India.<ref>{{cite web |title=PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi Elected as USIBC's Chairman |url=http://www.uschamber.com/NR/rdonlyres/exbnjy4mawims7mptd6isnhtvkqorskmwlupfr72a5u6sfs52z2ow6hh6fzrimvldilpygy5be2eefgrnnq6yyglhyh/2008.01.23PepsiCosIndraNooyiElectedasUSIBCsChairman.pdf |publisher=U.S. Chamber of Commerce |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> In this capacity, she played a role in facilitating business dialogue between the two countries, including leading a delegation of U.S. commercial nuclear executives to help implement a historic U.S.-India nuclear deal in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |title=USIBC Leads U.S. Commercial Nuclear Executives to Help Implement Historic Nuclear Deal |url=http://www.uschamber.com/NR/rdonlyres/eekwkh6jdasrtonek2fpjfev7x2dt35lwlkoxjxkq2skspnd6omydisjceahnorox2jsboessxzjegrhxmrp4b5rrye/PressRelease2009.01.16USIBCLeadsU.S.CommercialNuclearExecutivestoHelpImplementHistoricNuclearDeal.pd.pdf |publisher=U.S. Chamber of Commerce |date=January 16, 2009 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
=== Post-PepsiCo Career ===


=== Post-PepsiCo Board Service ===
After leaving PepsiCo, Nooyi continued to be active in corporate governance and public life. She joined the board of directors of [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]], where she has served on the audit committee.<ref>{{cite news |title=How Adding Indra Nooyi To The Board At Honeywell International (HON) Has Changed Its Investment Story |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/adding-indra-nooyi-board-honeywell-131430170.html |work=Yahoo Finance |date=2025-12-11 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> She also became involved with the [[International Cricket Council]], reflecting her long-standing interest in the sport.


After stepping down as PepsiCo's CEO in 2018, Nooyi continued to maintain an active role in the corporate world through board memberships. She joined the board of directors of [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], where she has served on the audit committee.<ref>{{cite news |date=December 11, 2025 |title=How Adding Indra Nooyi To The Board At Honeywell International (HON) Has Changed Its Investment Story |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/adding-indra-nooyi-board-honeywell-131430170.html |work=Yahoo Finance |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> She also sits on the board of the [[International Cricket Council]].
In December 2025, [[Honeywell]] announced Nooyi's appointment to its board of directors. The appointment came at a significant juncture for Honeywell, as the Charlotte-based industrial conglomerate was in the process of restructuring into three separate public companies.<ref>{{cite news |title=HONEYWELL APPOINTS INDRA NOOYI TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honeywell-appoints-indra-nooyi-to-board-of-directors-302637216.html |work=PR Newswire |date=2025-12-10 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Honeywell adds former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi to board |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2025/12/honeywell-board-directors-adds-pepsico-indra-nooyi.html |work=The Business Journals |date=2025-12-15 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


In December 2025, [[Honeywell]] announced the appointment of Nooyi, then 70, to its board of directors. The appointment came at a significant juncture for Honeywell, as the Charlotte-based industrial conglomerate was in the process of restructuring into three separate public companies.<ref>{{cite news |date=December 10, 2025 |title=Honeywell Appoints Indra Nooyi to Board of Directors |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honeywell-appoints-indra-nooyi-to-board-of-directors-302637216.html |work=PR Newswire |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=December 15, 2025 |title=Honeywell adds former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi to board |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2025/12/honeywell-board-directors-adds-pepsico-indra-nooyi.html |work=The Business Journals |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Nooyi has also remained active as a speaker and thought leader on corporate leadership. In a 2025 interview on ''The Knowledge Project'' podcast, she discussed the lessons she drew from her time leading PepsiCo, as well as the personal costs associated with leading a global corporation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi: Lessons from the Top of PepsiCo and the Cost of Getting There |url=https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/indra-nooyi/ |publisher=Farnam Street |date=2025-06-19 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> In a 2025 interview published by ''The National CIO Review'', Nooyi discussed her views on ongoing learning and the importance of remaining useful in senior leadership roles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leadership That Learns: Indra Nooyi on Staying Useful |url=https://nationalcioreview.com/articles-insights/leadership-that-learns-indra-nooyi-on-staying-useful/ |publisher=The National CIO Review |date=2025-11-11 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== Leadership Philosophy ===
=== Board Memberships and Advisory Roles ===


Nooyi has remained active as a public speaker and commentator on issues of corporate leadership, governance, and the challenges facing women in business. In November 2025, she delivered a talk at [[Yale Law School]] titled "Doing Well by Doing Good," in which she discussed her leadership philosophy and her career journey.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi, Business Executive and Former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, "Doing Well by Doing Good" |url=https://law.yale.edu/yls-today/yale-law-school-events/indra-nooyi-business-executive-and-former-chairman-and-ceo-pepsico |publisher=Yale Law School |date=November 20, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> In a 2025 interview on ''The Knowledge Project'' podcast, she discussed her experiences leading PepsiCo's global transformation and reflected on what she described as the personal costs associated with leadership at that level.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi: Lessons from the Top of PepsiCo and the Cost of Getting There |url=https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/indra-nooyi/ |publisher=Farnam Street |date=June 19, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> In a separate interview published by ''The National CIO Review'' in November 2025, Nooyi shared what she described as a "grounded view of leadership shaped by years in senior roles," emphasizing the importance of continual learning and remaining useful beyond one's formal tenure.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leadership That Learns: Indra Nooyi on Staying Useful |url=https://nationalcioreview.com/articles-insights/leadership-that-learns-indra-nooyi-on-staying-useful/ |publisher=The National CIO Review |date=November 11, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
In addition to her service on the boards of Amazon and Honeywell, Nooyi has served on the board of the [[Catalyst (nonprofit)|Catalyst]] organization, a nonprofit focused on expanding opportunities for women in business.<ref>{{cite web |title=Catalyst Board |url=http://www.catalyst.org/page/89/catalyst-boards |publisher=Catalyst |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> She has also held advisory and board positions with various academic and nonprofit institutions.


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


Nooyi is a naturalized citizen of the United States. She has two children. Her sister, [[Chandrika Tandon]], is a businesswoman and musician who has also achieved prominence in her own right. Nooyi has spoken publicly on multiple occasions about the challenges of balancing the demands of leading a major global corporation with her responsibilities as a parent and family member, a theme she explored in depth in her 2025 podcast appearance on ''The Knowledge Project''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi: Lessons from the Top of PepsiCo and the Cost of Getting There |url=https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/indra-nooyi/ |publisher=Farnam Street |date=June 19, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Indra Nooyi is a naturalized citizen of the United States. She has two children. Her sister, [[Chandrika Tandon]], is a businesswoman and Grammy-nominated musician.


== Recognition ==
Nooyi has spoken candidly in interviews about the challenges of balancing a demanding executive career with family life. In her 2025 appearance on ''The Knowledge Project'' podcast, she discussed the personal costs and trade-offs of leading a global corporation, a theme she has addressed consistently throughout her public career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi: Lessons from the Top of PepsiCo and the Cost of Getting There |url=https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/indra-nooyi/ |publisher=Farnam Street |date=2025-06-19 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== Awards and Honors ===
She has maintained a connection to cricket, the sport she played in her youth in India. Her involvement with the International Cricket Council board reflects this enduring interest.


In 2007, the [[Government of India]] awarded Nooyi the [[Padma Bhushan]], India's third-highest civilian honor, in recognition of her contributions to trade and industry.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=14130333-163e-4218-ba2f-4e1cb2277f39 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
== Recognition ==


In 2008, Nooyi was elected a member of the [[American Academy of Arts and Sciences]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New Members 2008 |url=http://www.amacad.org/news/new2008.aspx |publisher=American Academy of Arts and Sciences |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Nooyi has received numerous honors and awards over the course of her career. In 2007, the Government of India awarded her the [[Padma Bhushan]], one of the country's highest civilian honors, in recognition of her contributions to trade and industry.<ref>{{cite news |title=Padma Bhushan for Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=14130333-163e-4218-ba2f-4e1cb2277f39 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== Honorary Degrees ===
In 2008, she was elected a fellow of the [[American Academy of Arts and Sciences]].<ref>{{cite web |title=New Members 2008 |url=http://www.amacad.org/news/new2008.aspx |publisher=American Academy of Arts and Sciences |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


Nooyi has received honorary degrees from multiple universities. She has been awarded honorary degrees from institutions including the [[University of Warwick]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Olympics, Weirdstones, Pepsi |url=http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/olympics_weirdstones_pepsi/ |publisher=University of Warwick |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> [[Miami University]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Honorary Degree Recipients |url=http://www.miamialum.org/s/916/internalNL.aspx?sid=916&gid=1&pgid=252&cid=6868&ecid=6868&ciid=25489&crid=0 |publisher=Miami University Alumni Association |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> [[Pennsylvania State University]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Commencement |url=http://live.psu.edu/story/45336 |publisher=Penn State University |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> [[Duke University]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Commencement 2009 |url=http://today.duke.edu/2009/05/commencement.html |publisher=Duke University |date=May 2009 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> [[Babson College]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Honorary Degrees |url=http://www3.babson.edu/archives/awards/honorary_degrees.cfm |publisher=Babson College |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> and [[Purchase College|SUNY Purchase College]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi – Honorary Degree Recipient |url=http://www.purchase.edu/Departments/StudentAffairs/Commencement/recipients/indranooyi.aspx |publisher=SUNY Purchase College |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Nooyi has been the recipient of multiple honorary degrees from universities around the world. She received honorary doctorates from institutions including [[SUNY Purchase]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi — Honorary Degree Recipient |url=http://www.purchase.edu/Departments/StudentAffairs/Commencement/recipients/indranooyi.aspx |publisher=SUNY Purchase |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> the [[University of Warwick]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Honorary graduates |url=http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/olympics_weirdstones_pepsi/ |publisher=University of Warwick |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> [[Miami University]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi — Honorary Degree |url=http://www.miamialum.org/s/916/internalNL.aspx?sid=916&gid=1&pgid=252&cid=6868&ecid=6868&ciid=25489&crid=0 |publisher=Miami University |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> [[Pennsylvania State University]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi honorary degree |url=http://live.psu.edu/story/45336 |publisher=Pennsylvania State University |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> [[Duke University]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Commencement 2009 |url=http://today.duke.edu/2009/05/commencement.html |publisher=Duke University |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> and [[Babson College]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Honorary Degrees |url=http://www3.babson.edu/archives/awards/honorary_degrees.cfm |publisher=Babson College |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== Power Rankings and Business Recognition ===
She has consistently appeared on major rankings of influential business leaders. In 2014, ''Forbes'' ranked her number 13 on its list of the world's 100 most powerful women. In 2015 and 2017, ''Fortune'' named her the second most powerful woman in business.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi second most powerful woman in US business |url=http://www.indiavision.com/news/article/business/234484/indra-nooyi-second-most-powerful-woman-in-us-business/ |publisher=Indiavision |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> She was also recognized by ''Institutional Investor'' for corporate excellence.<ref>{{cite web |title=Corporate Excellence Rankings |url=http://www.institutionalinvestor.com/Research-and-Rankings-Corporate-Excellence.html |publisher=Institutional Investor |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


Nooyi has consistently appeared on major global rankings of business leaders and powerful women. She was ranked number 13 on the ''Forbes'' list of the world's 100 most powerful women in 2014, and ''Fortune'' magazine named her the second most powerful woman in business in both 2015 and 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi second most powerful woman in US business |url=http://www.indiavision.com/news/article/business/234484/indra-nooyi-second-most-powerful-woman-in-us-business/ |publisher=Indiavision |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> ''Institutional Investor'' magazine also recognized her corporate leadership during her tenure at PepsiCo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Corporate Excellence Rankings |url=http://www.institutionalinvestor.com/Research-and-Rankings-Corporate-Excellence.html |publisher=Institutional Investor |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
== Legacy ==
 
=== Board and Advisory Roles ===
 
Nooyi has served on the board of [[Catalyst (nonprofit)|Catalyst]], an organization focused on expanding opportunities for women in business.<ref>{{cite web |title=Catalyst Boards |url=http://www.catalyst.org/page/89/catalyst-boards |publisher=Catalyst |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


== Legacy ==
Indra Nooyi's tenure at PepsiCo is noted for the strategic reorientation of a major consumer goods company toward health-conscious products and sustainability goals at a time when these considerations were not yet mainstream in the food and beverage industry. Her "Performance with Purpose" framework influenced corporate discourse about the relationship between profitability and social responsibility, and the model she advanced at PepsiCo became a reference point in discussions about stakeholder capitalism and long-term value creation.


Nooyi's tenure at PepsiCo is studied in business schools as an example of how a Fortune 500 company can attempt to align its commercial strategy with changing consumer preferences and broader social expectations. Her "Performance with Purpose" initiative, while not without its critics, represented an early and sustained effort by a major food and beverage company to address health and sustainability concerns at a strategic level.<ref>{{cite news |last=Seabrook |first=John |date=May 16, 2011 |title=Snacks for a Fat Planet |url=http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/05/16/110516fa_fact_seabrook?currentPage=all |work=The New Yorker |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
As one of the few women of color to lead a Fortune 500 company, Nooyi's career trajectory became a notable case study in discussions about diversity in corporate America. Her experience as an immigrant who rose to the top of one of the world's largest corporations has been cited in both academic and popular media as illustrative of the evolving demographics of American corporate leadership.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi | Women's Studies and Feminism | Research Starters |url=https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/women-s-studies-and-feminism/indra-nooyi |publisher=EBSCO |date=2025-09-20 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


As one of the few women of color to have led a Fortune 500 company, Nooyi's career has been the subject of significant academic and media analysis in the context of gender and diversity in corporate leadership. EBSCO Research Starters has included her as a subject in its Women's Studies and Feminism research category, noting her role as a figure in discussions about the representation of women in senior corporate positions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/women-s-studies-and-feminism/indra-nooyi |publisher=EBSCO |date=September 20, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Her continued involvement in corporate governance — through board service at Amazon and Honeywell — and her engagement with public discourse on leadership, work-life balance, and corporate purpose have extended her influence beyond her years at PepsiCo. Her 2025 lecture at Yale Law School, titled "Doing Well by Doing Good," reflected the continuity of the themes that defined her corporate career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi, Business Executive and Former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, "Doing Well by Doing Good" |url=https://law.yale.edu/yls-today/yale-law-school-events/indra-nooyi-business-executive-and-former-chairman-and-ceo-pepsico |publisher=Yale Law School |date=2025-11-20 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


Her continued engagement in corporate governance through board memberships at Amazon, the International Cricket Council, and Honeywell, as well as her ongoing public speaking on leadership topics, indicates a sustained influence in the business world beyond her operational tenure at PepsiCo. Her appointment to the Honeywell board in 2025, at a time when the company was undertaking a major corporate restructuring, underscored the continuing demand for her strategic expertise and governance experience.<ref>{{cite news |date=December 16, 2025 |title=Honeywell (HON): Valuation Check After Indra Nooyi Joins the Board of Directors |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/honeywell-hon-valuation-check-indra-191051345.html |work=Yahoo Finance |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Nooyi's career has also drawn attention for her candid public discussions about the personal sacrifices demanded by leadership at the highest levels of global business, a subject she has addressed repeatedly in interviews, commencement speeches, and her published memoir.


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Indra Nooyi
BornIndra Krishnamurthy
28 10, 1955
BirthplaceMadras, Madras State, India (present-day Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusiness executive
Known forFormer Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo
EducationYale University (MS)
Children2
AwardsPadma Bhushan (2007)

Indra Nooyi (née Krishnamurthy; born October 28, 1955) is an Indian-born American business executive who served as the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2018. Over the course of a twelve-year tenure at the helm of one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, Nooyi reshaped PepsiCo's product portfolio and corporate strategy, steering the company toward what she termed "Performance with Purpose" — an initiative that sought to balance financial returns with investments in healthier products, environmental sustainability, and workforce development. Born and raised in Madras (now Chennai), India, Nooyi pursued higher education across three countries before building a career that took her through the Boston Consulting Group, Motorola, and Asea Brown Boveri before she joined PepsiCo in 1994. She has consistently ranked among the world's most powerful women in business, appearing on the Forbes list of the world's 100 most powerful women — where she was ranked number 13 in 2014 — and on the Fortune list, where she was named the second most powerful woman in business in both 2015 and 2017.[1] Since stepping down from PepsiCo, Nooyi has served on the boards of several major organizations, including Amazon and Honeywell, and the International Cricket Council.

Early Life

Indra Krishnamurthy was born on October 28, 1955, in Madras (now Chennai), in what was then Madras State (now Tamil Nadu), India. She grew up in a middle-class Tamil family in the city. Her sister, Chandrika Tandon, would also go on to become a prominent business executive and musician in the United States.[2]

Nooyi has spoken publicly about the influence of her upbringing in India on her approach to leadership and discipline. Growing up in Madras, she was exposed to a culture that placed high value on education and academic achievement. She developed an early interest in competitive pursuits, including cricket, which she played as a young woman — an unusual activity for girls in India at the time. Her family background and the expectations placed upon her during her formative years in India shaped her work ethic and ambition, themes she has revisited frequently in interviews and public speaking engagements throughout her career.[3]

Education

Nooyi earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Madras in India. She subsequently obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, one of India's most competitive graduate business programs. In 1978, she moved to the United States to pursue further graduate education at Yale University's School of Management, where she earned a Master of Science degree in public and private management.[4]

Nooyi has maintained close ties to Yale throughout her career. In 2015, she made a significant donation to the university, reportedly becoming one of Yale's largest alumni donors.[5] In November 2025, Nooyi returned to Yale to deliver a lecture at the Yale Law School as part of the Chae Initiative in Private Sector Leadership, where she discussed her leadership philosophy under the title "Doing Well by Doing Good."[6]

Career

Pre-PepsiCo Career

Before joining PepsiCo, Nooyi held positions at several major corporations and consulting firms. After completing her MBA at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, she worked in India before relocating to the United States for graduate studies at Yale. Following her time at Yale, she joined the Boston Consulting Group, a global management consulting firm, where she developed expertise in corporate strategy. She subsequently held senior positions at Motorola, where she served as vice president and director of corporate strategy and planning, and at Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), where she led the company's U.S. strategic planning efforts.[7]

PepsiCo

Nooyi joined PepsiCo in 1994 and quickly rose through the company's executive ranks. She was appointed chief financial officer (CFO) in 2001 and played a central role in shaping the company's strategic direction during a period of significant transformation. In this capacity, she was instrumental in PepsiCo's acquisition of Tropicana Products and its merger with Quaker Oats Company, a deal that brought the Gatorade brand under PepsiCo's umbrella. These transactions were among the most consequential in PepsiCo's history, significantly diversifying its product offerings beyond carbonated soft drinks.[8]

CEO and Chairman

In 2006, Nooyi was named chief executive officer of PepsiCo, becoming one of the few women — and the first woman of Indian origin — to lead a Fortune 500 company. In 2007, she was additionally given the title of chairman of the board of directors.[9]

As CEO, Nooyi launched the "Performance with Purpose" initiative, which became the defining strategic framework of her tenure. The initiative rested on three pillars: delivering sustained financial performance, making products healthier and more nutritious, and reducing PepsiCo's environmental footprint while investing in its workforce and the communities it served. Under this framework, PepsiCo expanded its portfolio of healthier snacks and beverages, acquired brands in the nutrition space, and set targets for reducing sugar, sodium, and saturated fat in its products.[10]

The New Yorker profiled Nooyi in a detailed 2011 article that examined her efforts to rebalance PepsiCo's portfolio toward healthier offerings while maintaining the profitability of its core snack and soda businesses.[11] The shift was not without tension; some investors and analysts questioned whether the emphasis on nutrition and sustainability came at the expense of short-term financial performance in PepsiCo's traditional carbonated beverage segment.

Nooyi also served as chairman of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), a role in which she worked to strengthen commercial ties between the United States and India. In this capacity, she was involved in initiatives supporting the landmark U.S.-India civil nuclear agreement, leading a delegation of U.S. commercial nuclear executives to India in 2009.[12][13]

During Nooyi's twelve years as CEO, PepsiCo's net revenue grew significantly, and the company expanded its global operations. She stepped down as CEO in October 2018 and was succeeded by Ramon Laguarta. She remained as chairman of the board until early 2019, completing a transition period.[14]

Post-PepsiCo Career

After leaving PepsiCo, Nooyi continued to be active in corporate governance and public life. She joined the board of directors of Amazon, where she has served on the audit committee.[15] She also became involved with the International Cricket Council, reflecting her long-standing interest in the sport.

In December 2025, Honeywell announced Nooyi's appointment to its board of directors. The appointment came at a significant juncture for Honeywell, as the Charlotte-based industrial conglomerate was in the process of restructuring into three separate public companies.[16][17]

Nooyi has also remained active as a speaker and thought leader on corporate leadership. In a 2025 interview on The Knowledge Project podcast, she discussed the lessons she drew from her time leading PepsiCo, as well as the personal costs associated with leading a global corporation.[18] In a 2025 interview published by The National CIO Review, Nooyi discussed her views on ongoing learning and the importance of remaining useful in senior leadership roles.[19]

Board Memberships and Advisory Roles

In addition to her service on the boards of Amazon and Honeywell, Nooyi has served on the board of the Catalyst organization, a nonprofit focused on expanding opportunities for women in business.[20] She has also held advisory and board positions with various academic and nonprofit institutions.

Personal Life

Indra Nooyi is a naturalized citizen of the United States. She has two children. Her sister, Chandrika Tandon, is a businesswoman and Grammy-nominated musician.

Nooyi has spoken candidly in interviews about the challenges of balancing a demanding executive career with family life. In her 2025 appearance on The Knowledge Project podcast, she discussed the personal costs and trade-offs of leading a global corporation, a theme she has addressed consistently throughout her public career.[21]

She has maintained a connection to cricket, the sport she played in her youth in India. Her involvement with the International Cricket Council board reflects this enduring interest.

Recognition

Nooyi has received numerous honors and awards over the course of her career. In 2007, the Government of India awarded her the Padma Bhushan, one of the country's highest civilian honors, in recognition of her contributions to trade and industry.[22]

In 2008, she was elected a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[23]

Nooyi has been the recipient of multiple honorary degrees from universities around the world. She received honorary doctorates from institutions including SUNY Purchase,[24] the University of Warwick,[25] Miami University,[26] Pennsylvania State University,[27] Duke University,[28] and Babson College.[29]

She has consistently appeared on major rankings of influential business leaders. In 2014, Forbes ranked her number 13 on its list of the world's 100 most powerful women. In 2015 and 2017, Fortune named her the second most powerful woman in business.[30] She was also recognized by Institutional Investor for corporate excellence.[31]

Legacy

Indra Nooyi's tenure at PepsiCo is noted for the strategic reorientation of a major consumer goods company toward health-conscious products and sustainability goals at a time when these considerations were not yet mainstream in the food and beverage industry. Her "Performance with Purpose" framework influenced corporate discourse about the relationship between profitability and social responsibility, and the model she advanced at PepsiCo became a reference point in discussions about stakeholder capitalism and long-term value creation.

As one of the few women of color to lead a Fortune 500 company, Nooyi's career trajectory became a notable case study in discussions about diversity in corporate America. Her experience as an immigrant who rose to the top of one of the world's largest corporations has been cited in both academic and popular media as illustrative of the evolving demographics of American corporate leadership.[32]

Her continued involvement in corporate governance — through board service at Amazon and Honeywell — and her engagement with public discourse on leadership, work-life balance, and corporate purpose have extended her influence beyond her years at PepsiCo. Her 2025 lecture at Yale Law School, titled "Doing Well by Doing Good," reflected the continuity of the themes that defined her corporate career.[33]

Nooyi's career has also drawn attention for her candid public discussions about the personal sacrifices demanded by leadership at the highest levels of global business, a subject she has addressed repeatedly in interviews, commencement speeches, and her published memoir.

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