Indra Nooyi as a leader timeline

By Meshp6
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    Birth and Education

  • Birth

    Indra Nooyi was born on October 28,1955 in a Middle Class family in Chennai, India.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

    Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

  • MBA in Finance & Marketing from IIM Calcutta

    Earned her Master’s degree from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta.

  • Master’s in Public & Private Management at Yale University

    Moved to the United States and completed her second Master’s degree at Yale School of Management.
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    Early Career and Corporate Growth (1980-1994)

  • Held leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson & Mettur Beardsell

    Worked in various managerial positions in marketing and strategy.

  • Worked at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

    Gained significant experience in corporate strategy and international business.

  • Vice President at Motorola & Asea Brown Boveri (ABB)

    Focused on strategic planning and business growth.
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    Joining PepsiCo and Climbing the Leadership Ladder (1994-2006)

  • Joined PepsiCo as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy

    Played a key role in shaping PepsiCo’s future vision.

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of PepsiCo

    Became CFO and played a critical role in PepsiCo’s acquisition of Tropicana.

  • President and CFO of PepsiCo

    Led the restructuring of the company and pushed for healthier product lines.

  • Appointed CEO of PepsiCo

    Became the first woman of color and the fifth CEO in PepsiCo’s history.
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    Leadership as CEO of PepsiCo (2006-2018)

  • Introduced ‘Performance with Purpose’ Strategy

    Focused on sustainability, diversity, and healthier products.

  • Rebranded PepsiCo’s product portfolio

    Shifted focus towards nutritious snacks and beverages.

  • Ranked among the world’s most powerful women

    Featured consistently in Forbes' and Fortune’s most influential women lists.

  • PepsiCo’s Revenue Surpassed $63 Billion

    Under Nooyi’s leadership, the company’s revenue and profits grew significantly.

  • Stepped Down as CEO of PepsiCo

    After 12 years as CEO, she handed over leadership but remained as Chairperson until 2019.

  • Joined Amazon’s Board of Directors

    Continued influencing corporate strategies and business leadership.

  • Published Memoir My Life in Full

    Shared insights on leadership, gender equality, and corporate success.

  • Active in Philanthropy and Mentorship

    Active in Philanthropy and Mentorship