
Indra Nooyi is an Indian-American business leader best known for her role as the former CEO and Chairperson of PepsiCo, serving from 2006 to 2018. Born in Chennai, India, she moved to the United States for higher education and earned degrees from Yale and the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. Nooyi is celebrated for transforming PepsiCo through strategic innovation, focusing on healthier products and sustainability. She consistently ranked among the world’s most powerful women and has been praised for her leadership, vision, and commitment to diversity. Nooyi’s journey inspires many aspiring leaders globally, highlighting the impact of perseverance and innovation in business.