Indra Nooyi, born in 1955 in Madras, served as the CEO of Pepsico from 2006 to 2018 and is celebrated for her transformational leadership style. Characteristics of this approach include fostering accountability, listening actively, and embracing intelligent risks, all of which Nooyi exemplified through clear planning, effective communication, and a vision for adaptation. Her legacy includes significant restructuring of Pepsico's brand and an emphasis on continuous learning in leadership.

1. INDRA NOOYI
LEADERSHIP - TRANSFORMATIONAL TYPE
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2. TABLE OF CONTENT
About Nooyi
Some facts to know about her
Transformational Leadership
7 Characteristics of
Transformational Leadership
Nooyi as a transformational
leader

3. Indra Nooyi was born on October 28, 1955, in Madras.
Nooyi served as the company’s CEO (2006–18) and chairman of
the board (2007–19).
Education - Madras Christian College & IIM Calcutta
Worked at Boston Consulting Group and Motorola.
From studying at IIM-Calcutta to being a successful
businesswoman, Nooyi dons several hats.
She was instrumental in the lucrative restructuring and
diversification of soft drink manufacturer PepsiCo, Inc.’s brands
Master’s degree at Yale University
ABOUT NOOYI
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4. SOME FACTS TO KNOW
ABOUT NOOYI

5. TRANSFORMATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
It is a style of leadership that inspires workers
to embrace change by fostering a company
culture of accountability, ownership, and
workplace autonomy.

6. 7 CHARACTERISTICS OF A
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER
Openness to New Thinking
Talent for Broadening Minds
Commitment to Active Listening
Tolerance for Intelligent Risks
Willingness to Accept Responsibility
Trust in Team Members
Ability to Inspire Participation
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7. NOOYI AS A
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER
Laid clear plans for her team - short, medium & long-
term
Courageous in her convictions & a master at
conducting research
Ability to unleash the power of people
She is an effective communicator
Her scientific background is an added advantage
She understood that it takes time to adapt to changes
Anticipating industry trends and making business
decisions accordingly
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8. NOOYI AS A
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER
9. A responsible leader
10. A stern businesswoman and a visionary
11. Demonstrated cultural sensibility & emotional
intelligence

9. INDRA NOOYI
"Just because you are CEO, don't think you have landed. You
must continually increase your learning, the way you think, and
the way you approach the organization. I've never forgotten
that."

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