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| 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)
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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. During her twelve-year tenure at the helm of PepsiCo, Nooyi oversaw a strategic transformation of the company's product portfolio, steering it toward healthier offerings while maintaining the profitability of its legacy brands. Born and raised in Madras (now Chennai), India, Nooyi pursued higher education across three countries before building a career in corporate strategy that eventually brought her to PepsiCo in 1994. She rose through the company's ranks, playing a central role in several major acquisitions and divestitures that reshaped PepsiCo's business before being named CEO in 2006. Nooyi has consistently been ranked among the most powerful women in business by publications including ''Forbes'' and ''Fortune'', the latter ranking her as 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, she has continued to serve on the boards of several major corporations and organizations, including [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], the [[International Cricket Council]], and, as of December 2025, [[Honeywell International|Honeywell]].<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 Indian state of Madras (now Tamil Nadu).<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/women-s-studies-and-feminism/indra-nooyi |publisher=EBSCO Research Starters |date=September 20, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> She grew up in a middle-class family in the southern Indian city. Her sister is [[Chandrika Tandon]], a businesswoman and musician who has also achieved prominence in her own right.<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>
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 influence of her upbringing and family on her career trajectory. Growing up in India in the 1950s and 1960s, she developed an early interest in strategy and competition, traits that would define her professional life. Her family environment encouraged academic achievement and intellectual curiosity, providing a foundation that would support her pursuit of advanced education both in India and abroad.
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's academic career spanned three institutions across two continents. She earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree from the [[University of Madras]] in India. She then obtained a [[Master of Business Administration]] (MBA) from the [[Indian Institute of Management Calcutta]] (IIM Calcutta), one of India's most selective graduate business programs. Nooyi subsequently moved to the United States, where she earned a [[Master of Science]] degree 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 connection to Yale throughout her career. She was reported to have become one of Yale's largest alumni donors, reflecting her ongoing commitment to the institution that played a formative role in her transition to the American business world.<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 theme "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=November 20, 2025 |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 and PepsiCo ===
=== Pre-PepsiCo Career ===


Before joining PepsiCo, Nooyi held positions in corporate strategy at several companies. Her background in strategic planning and consulting helped prepare her for the senior leadership roles she would later assume.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/women-s-studies-and-feminism/indra-nooyi |publisher=EBSCO Research Starters |date=September 20, 2025 |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>


Nooyi joined PepsiCo in 1994 and quickly rose through the corporate hierarchy. As the company's chief strategist, she played a central role in shaping PepsiCo's portfolio through a series of significant corporate transactions. Her strategic acumen was instrumental in directing PepsiCo's focus and positioning the company for long-term growth in the global food and beverage market.<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>
=== PepsiCo ===


=== Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo (2006–2018) ===
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 appointed chief executive officer of PepsiCo, becoming one of the few women to lead a Fortune 500 company at the time. She subsequently also assumed the role of chairman of the board. Her leadership of PepsiCo lasted twelve years, during which she guided the company through a period of significant strategic transformation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/women-s-studies-and-feminism/indra-nooyi |publisher=EBSCO Research Starters |date=September 20, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
==== CEO and Chairman ====


A defining element of Nooyi's tenure was the initiative known as "Performance with Purpose," a corporate strategy that sought to align PepsiCo's financial performance with broader social and environmental goals. Under this framework, Nooyi directed a significant shift in PepsiCo's product portfolio, investing in healthier food and beverage options while continuing to generate revenue from its traditional brands such as Pepsi, Lay's, and Doritos. The strategy encompassed three pillars: human sustainability (improving the nutritional profile of PepsiCo's products), environmental sustainability (reducing the company's environmental footprint), and talent sustainability (investing in employees and the communities in which PepsiCo operated).<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 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>


Under Nooyi's leadership, PepsiCo expanded its presence in international markets and diversified its product offerings. She oversaw the company during a period when consumer preferences were shifting toward healthier options, and her strategic foresight in anticipating these trends was viewed as a key factor in maintaining PepsiCo's competitive position in the global marketplace.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/women-s-studies-and-feminism/indra-nooyi |publisher=EBSCO Research Starters |date=September 20, 2025 |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>


During her time as CEO, Nooyi also served as chairman of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), a role through which she worked to strengthen commercial ties between the United States and India. She was elected as the USIBC's chairman, using the position to advocate for expanded trade and investment between the two countries.<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 led a delegation of U.S. commercial nuclear executives to help implement the historic U.S.-India civil nuclear agreement 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>
''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 stepped down as CEO of PepsiCo in 2018, having served in the role for twelve years. Her departure marked the end of one of the longest tenures of a female CEO at a major American corporation.
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>


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


Following her departure from PepsiCo, Nooyi has remained active in the corporate world through service on the boards of several major organizations. 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 serves on the board of the [[International Cricket Council]].
=== Post-PepsiCo Career ===


In December 2025, [[Honeywell International|Honeywell]] announced the appointment of Nooyi to its board of directors. The appointment came at a notable moment 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 |last= |first= |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>
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.


Nooyi has also been active as a public speaker and thought leader on topics related to leadership, corporate strategy, and the intersection of business performance with societal impact. In November 2025, she delivered a lecture at Yale Law School on the topic of "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=November 20, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> In a 2025 interview on ''The Knowledge Project'' podcast, she discussed lessons from her career at PepsiCo and the personal costs of executive leadership.<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 November 2025 interview, Nooyi shared perspectives on leadership development, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and remaining relevant in senior 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=November 11, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
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>


Nooyi has additionally served on the board of [[Catalyst (nonprofit)|Catalyst]], a nonprofit 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>
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>
 
=== 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 (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 a naturalized citizen of the United States. She has two children. Her sister, [[Chandrika Tandon]], is a businesswoman, musician, and philanthropist.
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 publicly about the challenges of balancing the demands of executive leadership with family life. In a 2025 podcast interview, she discussed the personal costs of operating at the highest levels of corporate leadership, offering a candid assessment of the trade-offs involved.<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>
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>


She has maintained strong ties to both the United States and India throughout her career. Her role as chairman of the U.S.-India Business Council reflected her interest in strengthening economic and diplomatic relations between the two countries. Her receipt of India's [[Padma Bhushan]], one of the country's highest civilian honors, underscored her continued connection to her country of birth.
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 ==


Nooyi has received numerous awards and honors over the course of her career. In 2007, the Government of India awarded her the [[Padma Bhushan]], the country's third-highest civilian award, in recognition of her contributions to trade and industry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/women-s-studies-and-feminism/indra-nooyi |publisher=EBSCO Research Starters |date=September 20, 2025 |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>
 
In 2008, Nooyi was elected a fellow of the [[American Academy of Arts and Sciences]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Newly Elected 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 consistently been ranked among the most powerful women in the world by major business publications. In 2014, ''Forbes'' ranked her at number 13 on its list of the world's 100 most powerful women. ''Fortune'' ranked her as 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>
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 several universities, reflecting her prominence in business and public life. Among the institutions that have conferred honorary degrees upon her are the [[University of Warwick]]<ref>{{cite web |title=University of Warwick Honorary Degrees |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=Miami University 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>, the [[Pennsylvania State University]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Penn State Honorary Degrees |url=http://live.psu.edu/story/45336 |publisher=Penn State University |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>, [[Duke University]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Duke University 2009 Commencement |url=http://today.duke.edu/2009/05/commencement.html |publisher=Duke University |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>, [[Babson College]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Babson College Honorary Degrees |url=http://www3.babson.edu/archives/awards/honorary_degrees.cfm |publisher=Babson College |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>, [[SUNY Purchase]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi — Commencement Honorary Degree Recipient |url=http://www.purchase.edu/Departments/StudentAffairs/Commencement/recipients/indranooyi.aspx |publisher=SUNY Purchase College |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>, and [[Yale University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Yale Honorary Degrees |url=http://www.yale.edu/opa/arc-ybc/v31.n1/story3.html |publisher=Yale University |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 was also recognized by ''Institutional Investor'' for corporate excellence 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>
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>


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==


Indra Nooyi's career at PepsiCo is notable for its duration, its strategic impact, and its symbolic significance. As one of the few women and one of the few people of color to lead a Fortune 500 company during her tenure, her ascent to the top of PepsiCo represented a milestone in American corporate leadership. Her twelve years as CEO constituted one of the longer tenures among female chief executives of major American corporations.
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.


The "Performance with Purpose" strategy that defined Nooyi's leadership at PepsiCo has been examined in business schools and management literature as a case study in integrating social responsibility with corporate performance. Her argument that companies could simultaneously generate financial returns and contribute to societal well-being anticipated the broader movement toward [[environmental, social and governance]] (ESG) frameworks that gained momentum in the corporate world in the years following her departure from PepsiCo.
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>


Nooyi's continued involvement in corporate governance through her board service at Amazon, Honeywell, and other organizations reflects her ongoing influence in the business world. Her public speaking and writing on leadership topics have contributed to discussions about the nature of executive leadership, the challenges faced by women in corporate settings, and the relationship between business strategy and social impact.
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 journey from Chennai to the leadership of one of the world's largest corporations has been cited as an example of the opportunities available in the American business landscape and the growing internationalization of corporate leadership in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indra Nooyi |url=https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/women-s-studies-and-feminism/indra-nooyi |publisher=EBSCO Research Starters |date=September 20, 2025 |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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