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10 Things You Didn't Know About Indra Nooyi

Indra Nooyi has been named by Forbes regularly in their "Most Powerful Women" category. She's the CEO and Chair person of the Pepsi corporation and she's made some significant contributions to the betterment of the company. She's not only a high powered and go-getting executive, she's also an extraordinary person. To honor her hard work and massive accomplishments, we'd like to share some delightful facts about her with the world. Here are 10 thins about Pepsi CEO Indra Nooyi that you probably didn't know.

1. She was a hot rocker

Looking at the proper and apparently sophisticated executive wouldn't conjure the image of a female rock and roller, let alone, the lead guitarist for an all girl's band, but she's certainly been there and done that. This is a little trivia from Indra's past that we thought was interesting and that people would like to know.

2. She paid her dues to earn survival money

Indra Nooyi is no stranger to hard work, and although she's still a hard worker and well compensated for her efforts, this hasn't always been the case. Indra worked as a dorm receptionist to earn a living. In order to increase her wages by 50 cents, she opted for the graveyard shift. We can see from this that she knows the value of a dollar or even 50 cents and she's willing to go the extra mile when it's necessary.

3. Indra Nooyi is a karaoke enthusiast

She not only enjoys karaoke, but she also loves to use this format to sing. She's so fond of this form of musical expression that she has her own karaoke machine at home. This isn't too far from earlier days when she played lead guitar in her all girl band and it makes us wonder if she'll perform again some day?

4. She's a powerful influencer

When Indra Nooyi speaks people listen. She has forged many important connections in the business world and this has helped her to take the Pepsi corporation as far as she has in her tenure. Indra has been honored by inclusion in Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People In The World, not once, but twice, recurring in 2007 and 2008. The elite group includes accomplished men and women from all walks of life throughout the globe, who have made such amazing contributions that they are honored with a place among the top performers and highest achievers on the planet.

5. She is a native of India

Indra Nooyi's name has a distinct ring that one would naturally associate with the country of India, but not everyone with authentic ethnic names were actually born in the country of their ancestors. Indra was born in Madras, known currently as Cchennai, and raised as a child in India. She graduated from IIM in Calcutta.

6. She has amassed a fortune

Indra Nooyi has come a long way professionally, since the days when she worked the graveyard shift as a dorm receptionist just to make an extra 50 cents. Her strong work ethic and willingness to put in extra effort whether its convenient or not, has helped her in earn degree from Yale, a prosperous career, and a personal net worth that is estimated to be at $144 million.

7. She is revered and respected in India

There is no doubt that Indra is appreciated and respected by the people of India. She was honored in 2007 with the award of the Padma Bhushan by the Indian Government. This is a prestigious acknowledgement that is given sparingly to people who make significant contributions to the world around them.

8. She's secured a hard to get position

Indra Nooyi is only the 5th CEO in the history of the Pepsi Corporation. The company hauls in $66 billion in revenue annually and in the 44 years it's been in business, it's plain to see that they value longevity in their leaders and they plan to keep her around for a while.

9. Indra has a long work history

Indra has proven herself as a hard worker with a strong work ethic. Prior to joining the Pepsi team, she worked with a variety of different groups. She's held diverse positions at Asea, Brown Boveri, the Boston Consulting Group, Mettur Beardsell, Johnson & Johnson and Motorola.

10. Having Indra Nooyi at the helm is good for business.

Nooyi assumed a position as CFO for Pepsi in 2001. A quick glance at the books show what she's done for the company since her arrival 17 years ago. The net profit of the Pepsi company has increased from $2.7 billion to a whopping $6.5 billion. Whatever she's doing is certainly working in Pepsi's favor.

Garrett Parker

Written by Garrett Parker

Garrett by trade is a personal finance freelance writer and journalist. With over 10 years experience he's covered businesses, CEOs, and investments. However he does like to take on other topics involving some of his personal interests like automobiles, future technologies, and anything else that could change the world.

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