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| 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, corporate board member
| 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 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>


== 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 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>


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 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.
 
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'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 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 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>


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Early Career ===
=== Early Career and PepsiCo ===


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 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>


=== PepsiCo ===
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>


==== Joining PepsiCo and Rise to CFO ====
=== Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo (2006–2018) ===


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>
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>


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>
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>


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


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>
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>


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 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.


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


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>
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]].


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>
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>


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


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 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>


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>
== Personal Life ==


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>
Indra Nooyi is a naturalized citizen of the United States. She has two children. Her sister, [[Chandrika Tandon]], is a businesswoman, musician, and philanthropist.


== Personal Life ==
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>


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.
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.
 
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>


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


=== Awards and Honors ===
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>


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, 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>


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>
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>


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>
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>


=== Honorary Degrees and Commencement Addresses ===
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>


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 ==


== 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 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>
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.


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>
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 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>
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>


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Indra Nooyi
BornIndra Krishnamurthy
28 10, 1955
BirthplaceMadras, Madras State, India (present-day Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusiness executive, corporate board member
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 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.[1] Since stepping down from PepsiCo, she has continued to serve on the boards of several major corporations and organizations, including Amazon, the International Cricket Council, and, as of December 2025, Honeywell.[2]

Early Life

Indra Krishnamurthy was born on October 28, 1955, in Madras (now Chennai), in the Indian state of Madras (now Tamil Nadu).[3] 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.[4]

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.

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.[5]

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.[6] 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."[7]

Career

Early Career and PepsiCo

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.[8]

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.[9]

Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo (2006–2018)

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.[10]

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).[11]

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.[12]

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.[13] 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.[14]

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.

Post-PepsiCo Career and Board Service

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, where she has served on the audit committee.[15] She also serves on the board of the International Cricket Council.

In December 2025, 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.[16][17]

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."[18] In a 2025 interview on The Knowledge Project podcast, she discussed lessons from her career at PepsiCo and the personal costs of executive leadership.[19] In a November 2025 interview, Nooyi shared perspectives on leadership development, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and remaining relevant in senior roles.[20]

Nooyi has additionally served on the board of Catalyst, a nonprofit organization focused on expanding opportunities for women in business.[21]

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.

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.[22]

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.

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.[23]

In 2008, Nooyi was elected a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[24]

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.[25]

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[26], Miami University[27], the Pennsylvania State University[28], Duke University[29], Babson College[30], SUNY Purchase[31], and Yale University.[32]

Nooyi was also recognized by Institutional Investor for corporate excellence during her tenure at PepsiCo.[33]

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.

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.

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 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.[34]

References

  1. ↑ "Indra Nooyi second most powerful woman in US business".Indiavision.http://www.indiavision.com/news/article/business/234484/indra-nooyi-second-most-powerful-woman-in-us-business/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  2. ↑ "Honeywell Appoints Indra Nooyi to Board of Directors".PR Newswire.December 10, 2025.https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honeywell-appoints-indra-nooyi-to-board-of-directors-302637216.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
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