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{{Infobox person
| name         = Indra Nooyi
| name         = Indra Nooyi
| birth_name   = Indra Krishnamurthy
| birth_name   = Indra Krishnamurthy
| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1955|10|28}}
| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1955|10|28}}
| birth_place   = [[Madras]], [[Madras State]], India (present-day [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India)
| birth_place = Madras, Madras State, India (present-day [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India)
| nationality   = American
| nationality = American
| occupation   = Business executive, corporate board member
| occupation   = Business executive
| known_for     = Former Chairman and CEO of [[PepsiCo]]
| known_for   = Former Chairman and CEO of [[PepsiCo]]
| education     = [[Yale University]] (MS)
| education   = [[Yale University]] (MS)
| children     = 2
| children     = 2
| awards       = [[Padma Bhushan]] (2007)
| awards       = [[Padma 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 of [[PepsiCo]], one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, from 2006 to 2018. During her twelve-year tenure at the helm, Nooyi oversaw a strategic transformation of PepsiCo's product portfolio, emphasizing healthier offerings and long-term sustainability under an initiative she called "Performance with Purpose." Born and raised in [[Chennai|Madras]] (now Chennai), India, Nooyi pursued higher education at the [[University of Madras]], the [[Indian Institute of Management Calcutta]], and [[Yale University]] before building a career in corporate strategy across several major American firms. She joined PepsiCo in 1994 and rose through the ranks, becoming chief financial officer in 2001 before her appointment as CEO in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/M-R/Nooyi-Indra-K-1955.html |publisher=Reference for Business |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Throughout her career, Nooyi has consistently appeared on global rankings of influential women in business, including the ''Forbes'' list of the world's 100 most powerful women and ''Fortune'''s most powerful women list. She was honored by the [[Government of India]] with the [[Padma Bhushan]], one of the country's highest civilian awards, in 2007. Following her retirement from PepsiCo, Nooyi has remained active in the corporate world, serving on the boards of [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] and, as of December 2025, [[Honeywell International]].<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-12-10 |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 (present-day Chennai), in the Indian state of Madras (present-day Tamil Nadu).<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |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 Tamil family. Her sister is [[Chandrika Tandon]], who later became a prominent businesswoman and musician in the United States.
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 has spoken publicly about the formative influence of her upbringing in India, describing a household that emphasized education and intellectual curiosity. Growing up in Madras during the 1950s and 1960s, she was exposed to a culture that valued academic achievement and professional aspiration. Her family background and early environment in South India played a significant role in shaping her drive and discipline, qualities that would define her later career in American corporate life.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |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>
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>
 
From a young age, Nooyi displayed a competitive spirit and an interest in a broad range of activities. She has recalled in interviews how her mother would challenge her and her sister at the dinner table, asking them to present speeches on how they would change the world if they were a particular leader, fostering a habit of thinking ambitiously and strategically.<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>


== Education ==
== Education ==


Nooyi earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree from the [[University of Madras]]. She subsequently obtained a [[Master of Business Administration]] from the [[Indian Institute of Management Calcutta]] (IIM Calcutta), one of India's most selective graduate business programs. In 1978, she moved to the United States to pursue 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.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/M-R/Nooyi-Indra-K-1955.html |publisher=Reference for Business |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 a strong relationship with Yale throughout her career. She became one of the university's largest alumni donors, as reported by the ''[[Times of 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> She has also continued to engage with the university as a speaker and advisor; in November 2025, she delivered a lecture at the [[Yale Law School]] titled "Doing Well by Doing Good," sharing her leadership philosophy and career experiences.<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>
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 Career ===
=== Pre-PepsiCo Career ===


After completing her graduate studies at Yale in the early 1980s, Nooyi held positions at several major corporations. She worked as a strategist and consultant at the [[Boston Consulting Group]] and held senior leadership roles at [[Motorola]] and [[Asea Brown Boveri]] (ABB) before joining PepsiCo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/M-R/Nooyi-Indra-K-1955.html |publisher=Reference for Business |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Her experience in corporate strategy across diverse industries provided the foundation for her later work at PepsiCo, where she would be responsible for some of the company's most consequential strategic decisions.
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 ===
=== PepsiCo ===


==== Joining PepsiCo and Rise to CFO ====
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>


Nooyi joined PepsiCo in 1994, initially serving in senior strategic roles. She quickly established herself as a key figure in the company's corporate strategy apparatus. During the late 1990s, she was instrumental in guiding PepsiCo through a series of major transactions that reshaped the company. Among the most significant of these was PepsiCo's acquisition of [[Tropicana Products]] and the merger with [[Quaker Oats Company]], which brought the [[Gatorade]] brand under PepsiCo's umbrella. She also played a central role in the company's decision to spin off its restaurant businesses, including [[Taco Bell]], [[KFC]], and [[Pizza Hut]], into what became [[Yum! Brands]], allowing PepsiCo to focus on its core food and beverage operations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/M-R/Nooyi-Indra-K-1955.html |publisher=Reference for Business |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |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>
==== CEO and Chairman ====


In 2001, Nooyi was named president and chief financial officer of PepsiCo, a position that placed her among the most senior executives at the company and a leading candidate for the top job.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |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 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>


==== CEO and Chairman ====
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>


In 2006, Nooyi was appointed chief executive officer of PepsiCo, and she subsequently became chairman of the board in 2007. She was one of a small number of women of color to lead a [[Fortune 500]] company and the first woman to hold the position of CEO at PepsiCo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |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 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.


As CEO, Nooyi launched a comprehensive strategic initiative known as "Performance with Purpose," which aimed to align PepsiCo's business growth with broader societal goals. The initiative had several pillars: transforming PepsiCo's product portfolio to include more nutritious and healthier options, reducing the company's environmental footprint, and investing in the company's workforce and the communities where it operated. Under this strategy, PepsiCo expanded its offerings of products with reduced sugar, salt, and fat, while investing in brands perceived as healthier. Nooyi argued that the long-term commercial success of a large consumer goods company was inseparable from its ability to respond to changing consumer preferences toward health and sustainability.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |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><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>
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>


During her tenure, PepsiCo's net revenue grew significantly. The company maintained its position as one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, with a diversified portfolio that included brands such as [[Pepsi]], [[Lay's]], [[Gatorade]], [[Tropicana Products|Tropicana]], and [[Quaker Oats Company|Quaker]]. Nooyi oversaw the company's global operations across numerous markets and navigated the challenges of changing consumer tastes, increased public scrutiny of the food and beverage industry's role in public health, and the broader economic environment, including the [[2007–2008 financial crisis|global financial crisis of 2007–2008]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |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>
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>


Nooyi also served as chairman of the [[U.S.–India Business Council]] (USIBC), a position she was elected to in January 2008. In this role, she worked to promote bilateral commercial ties between the United States and India, including efforts related to the implementation of the U.S.–India civilian nuclear agreement.<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><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>
=== Post-PepsiCo Career ===


Nooyi stepped down as CEO of PepsiCo in October 2018 and relinquished the chairman role early in 2019, concluding a twelve-year tenure leading the company. Her successor as CEO was [[Ramon Laguarta]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |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>
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.


=== Post-PepsiCo Career and Board Service ===
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>


Following her departure from PepsiCo, Nooyi transitioned into a role as a prominent corporate board member and public speaker. She joined the board of directors of [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]], where she has served as a member of the audit committee.<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-12-11 |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]] (ICC), reflecting both her personal interest in the sport and her global stature in the business world.
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>


In December 2025, [[Honeywell International]] announced the appointment of Nooyi to its board of directors. The appointment came at a significant juncture for Honeywell, as the Charlotte, North Carolina-based industrial conglomerate was preparing to restructure into three separate public companies.<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-12-10 |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 |last= |first= |date=2025-12-15 |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>
=== Board Memberships and Advisory Roles ===


Nooyi has continued to share her perspectives on leadership, corporate strategy, and the challenges facing women in executive roles through public speaking engagements and interviews. In 2025, she participated in a recorded conversation for ''The Knowledge Project'' podcast, discussing lessons from her career at PepsiCo and the personal costs of 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> She has also spoken about the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in leadership, themes she explored in a November 2025 interview with ''The National CIO Review''.<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>
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 ==


Indra Nooyi is married to Raj K. Nooyi. The couple has two daughters.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/M-R/Nooyi-Indra-K-1955.html |publisher=Reference for Business |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Her sister, [[Chandrika Tandon]], is a businesswoman, musician, and philanthropist based in New York.
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.<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>


Nooyi became a United States citizen and has resided in the United States since arriving to attend Yale in the late 1970s. She has spoken publicly about the challenges of balancing the demands of leading a global corporation with family responsibilities, a subject she addressed at length in her 2021 memoir ''My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future''. In interviews and public appearances, she has discussed how the expectations placed on women in executive roles often differ from those placed on men, and how her own experience navigating those expectations informed her views on workplace culture and corporate policy.<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><ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |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>
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 ==
== Recognition ==


=== Awards and Honors ===
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>


In 2007, the [[Government of India]] awarded Nooyi the [[Padma Bhushan]], the nation's third-highest civilian honor, in recognition of her contributions to business and trade.
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 been 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> She has served on the board of directors of the [[Catalyst (nonprofit)|Catalyst]] organization, which works to expand opportunities for women in business.<ref>{{cite web |title=Catalyst Board of Directors |url=http://www.catalyst.org/page/89/catalyst-boards |publisher=Catalyst |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>


Nooyi has consistently appeared on major global rankings of influential business leaders and women. In 2014, she ranked number 13 on the ''Forbes'' list of the world's 100 most powerful women. ''Fortune'' magazine ranked her as the second most powerful woman in business in both 2015 and 2017. She was also named among the top CEOs in the United States in an ''Institutional Investor'' survey.<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> In India, she has been recognized as one of the most prominent Indian-origin executives in American business, with her ranking on ''Fortune'''s list noted by Indian media.<ref>{{cite news |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/ |work=Indiavision |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
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>


=== Honorary Degrees and Commencement Addresses ===
== Legacy ==
 
Nooyi has received numerous honorary degrees from universities in the United States and abroad. She delivered the commencement address at [[Duke University]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |title=Duke Commencement 2009 |url=http://today.duke.edu/2009/05/commencement.html |publisher=Duke University |date=2009-05 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> She has also received honorary degrees or delivered addresses at [[Pennsylvania State University]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Penn State commencement |url=http://live.psu.edu/story/45336 |publisher=Penn State University |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> [[SUNY Purchase]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Honorary degree: Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.purchase.edu/Departments/StudentAffairs/Commencement/recipients/indranooyi.aspx |publisher=SUNY Purchase |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> the [[University of Warwick]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Honorary degrees 2012 |url=http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/olympics_weirdstones_pepsi/ |publisher=University of Warwick |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> and Yale University, her alma mater.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yale honorary degree |url=http://www.yale.edu/opa/arc-ybc/v31.n1/story3.html |publisher=Yale University |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.


Indra Nooyi's tenure as chairman and CEO of PepsiCo placed her among the most prominent corporate leaders in the United States in the early 21st century. As one of the few women, and the first woman of Indian descent, to lead a Fortune 500 company, her career trajectory has been cited as a landmark in the representation of women and people of color in American corporate leadership.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |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 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>


Her "Performance with Purpose" strategy at PepsiCo influenced broader industry discussions about the role of large food and beverage companies in addressing public health concerns and environmental sustainability. While the initiative drew both praise and scrutiny from investors and public health advocates, it represented an early and high-profile effort by a major consumer goods company to integrate sustainability and health-conscious product development into core business strategy. A 2011 profile in ''[[The New Yorker]]'' examined her leadership and the tensions between short-term financial pressures and her long-term strategic vision for the company.<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>
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 career has been documented in the MAKERS database, which profiles women who have made significant contributions in their fields.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=http://www.makers.com/indra-nooyi |publisher=MAKERS |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> After leaving PepsiCo, Nooyi's continued engagement as a board member at companies such as Amazon and Honeywell, along with her public commentary on leadership, corporate governance, and the challenges facing women in executive positions, has sustained her presence in public discourse about the direction of American business.<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-12-10 |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 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>
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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  12. ↑ "USIBC Leads U.S. Commercial Nuclear Executives to Help Implement Historic Nuclear Deal".U.S. Chamber of Commerce.http://www.uschamber.com/NR/rdonlyres/eekwkh6jdasrtonek2fpjfev7x2dt35lwlkoxjxkq2skspnd6omydisjceahnorox2jsboessxzjegrhxmrp4b5rrye/PressRelease2009.01.16USIBCLeadsU.S.CommercialNuclearExecutivestoHelpImplementHistoricNuclearDeal.pd.pdf.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
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