Indra Nooyi

Corporate Executive Indian-American Born 1956 (age 70)

Former PepsiCo CEO; advocated for health-conscious business practices.

389 quotes

"Leadership requires both passion and pragmatism."
Leadership
"I believe that diversity is not a checkbox—it's a strategic imperative."
Strength
"The world needs leaders who can hold space for different perspectives."
Wisdom
"I think the measure of a leader is how they treat those who cannot benefit them."
Leadership
"I've found that resilience is built through small, consistent actions."
Perseverance
"The most transformative moments often come from the greatest challenges."
Change
"I believe in the inherent dignity and potential of every human being."
Faith
"Success without integrity is a house built on sand."
Success
"The consumer of tomorrow is going to be very different from the consumer of today. We need to think about how we're going to innovate."
Leadership
"I have always believed that the way you treat your employees is the way your customers will treat you, and if you treat your employees right, your customers will be right."
Work
"Performance on its own is not enough. You have to have some passion, some dreams."
Dreams
"You cannot have a sustainable company if you don't take care of the environment around you."
Change
"The most important thing is to stay curious and keep learning every single day."
Education
"Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence."
Leadership
"I believe in being authentic and bringing your whole self to work."
Work
"The future of business is about creating shared value for all stakeholders."
Success
"We need to move from a mindset of extraction to a mindset of regeneration."
Nature
"Purpose-driven companies outperform financially in the long run."
Success
"You have to be willing to take risks and make bold decisions."
Courage
"The greatest gift you can give your children is to teach them how to think."
Family
"We must embrace diversity because it drives better decision-making."
Creativity
"Patience is not about waiting passively; it's about strategic thinking."
Patience
"Every crisis presents an opportunity to reinvent yourself."
Change
"I've learned that failure is just feedback in disguise."
Perseverance
"You cannot be successful unless you are willing to invest in people."
Leadership
"The role of a CEO is to create meaning and purpose for your organization."
Work
"Technology should serve humanity, not the other way around."
Technology
"Gratitude is the foundation of a positive and productive culture."
Gratitude
"We need to teach children to question, to think critically, and to innovate."
Knowledge
"The most valuable currency in business today is trust."
Relationships