I have admired Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo for her achievements in a fiercely competitive corporate world. I must add that we in India tend to take pride in the achievements of people of Indian origin- irrespective of the fact that we don’t know them personally or that while we know of them, they- in turn- would not be aware of our existence.
Ms. Nooyi has demonstrated that competence can get you into the highest echelons of corporate management in today’s globalized world. A recent article in Forbes gives her the distinction of being the highest paid lady CEO. Her earnings: $ 12. 7 million. Continue reading