While PepsiCo has been guided by several legendary chief executives, Indra Nooyi is widely celebrated as one of its most successful and transformative leaders. Serving as CEO from 2006 to 2018, she spearheaded the company's visionary "Performance with Purpose" strategy, shifting product portfolios toward healthier snacks and beverages, driving massive international expansion, and delivering stellar financial returns while prioritizing environmental sustainability, diversity, and corporate social responsibility throughout her tenure.