Indra Nooyi is an Indian-American business executive who has served as the Chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo since 2006. She was born in 1955 in Tamil Nadu, India and received degrees from several prestigious Indian and American universities. Nooyi joined PepsiCo in 1994 and rose through the ranks to become CEO in 2006. Under her leadership, PepsiCo's annual revenues have risen significantly. Nooyi is recognized for her strategic decisions, establishment of PepsiCo's "Performance with Purpose" mission, and for transforming PepsiCo into a global food and beverage business. She has received several honors and awards for her leadership and is considered one of the most powerful women in business.