Personal Information

Full Name: Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi

Nickname: Indra

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1955-10-28

Languages Known: English, Hindi

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: • Carnatic music • Reading • Public policy • Mentoring young leaders • Family time • Writing

Education

School: Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai

College: Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai

Degrees Obtained: • Bachelor’s degree (Science) • PGDM (MBA equivalent) • Master’s from Yale University

Physical Stats

Height: 173 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Family Information

Parents: • Father: Krishnamurthy • Mother: Shantha Krishnamurthy

Siblings: • Elder sister: Chandrika Tandon (businesswoman & Grammy-nominated musician)

Marital Status: married

Wife: Raj K. Nooyi

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Business executive, board member, author, and global advisor

Skills:

Net Worth: Approx. USD 300–350 Million (varies by year)

Awards & Achievements: • Consistently ranked in Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women • Padma Bhushan awardee by the Government of India • Led PepsiCo for 12 years—one of the longest CEO tenures • Architect of PepsiCo’s “Performance with Purpose” vision • Yale School of Management’s Legend in Leadership Award • Member of prestigious boards and councils globally

Biography Details

Indra Nooyi was born on October 28, 1955, in Chennai, India. Raised in a conservative but supportive South Indian family, she excelled academically and pursued a science degree at Madras Christian College. She earned her PGDM at IIM Calcutta, one of India’s top business schools.

Driven to learn globally, she moved to the United States to study at Yale School of Management, where she focused on strategy. Her career spanned roles at Johnson & Johnson, Boston Consulting Group, Motorola, and Asea Brown Boveri.

In 1994, she joined PepsiCo and rapidly rose through the ranks. In 2006, she became CEO—the first woman of color to lead a Fortune 50 company. Under her leadership, PepsiCo focused on healthier products, sustainability, and long-term strategic planning.

After stepping down in 2018, Nooyi continued influencing global audiences through advisory roles, board positions, and public policy engagements. She is also the author of the acclaimed memoir My Life in Full.

Indra Nooyi remains a role model for women, immigrants, and aspiring leaders worldwide.

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