Indra Nooyi – Leading by example!
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Indra Nooyi is an Indian-American businessperson. She is best known for her excellent work as a CEO (Chief Executive Officer) at Pepsico, which makes soft drinks like Pepsi, 7up, etc.
Fun facts about Indra Nooyi!
- Ms Nooyi was born on 28 October 1955, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- At a time when women were discouraged from taking active roles in sports, entertainment and business, she carved her own path.
- Ms Nooyi has a bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from Madras Christian College in Chennai.
- She also has a Post Graduate Diploma from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.
- She started as a product manager at Johnson & Johnson in India.
- Then she moved to the United States and also completed an additional degree in public and private management from the Yale School of Management.
- She has gone through many hard experiences, including financial trouble during her earlier days in the US, but was strong enough to overcome all the hurdles.
- In October 2006, Ms Nooyi became the first woman CEO to lead the soft-drink and snack-food giant Pepsico.
- She was ranked 14the in the Forbes list of “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women”.
Ms Nooyi is a perfect example of hard work and perseverance. Her achievement and legacy will continue to inspire young girls to choose their own paths in life.
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