Which CEO of PepsiCo led the company from 2006 to 2018?

Indra Nooyi led PepsiCo as its CEO from 2006 to 2018. She succeeded Steven Reinemund in October 2006 and became one of the most prominent women executives in global business.

Nooyi joined PepsiCo in 1994 and rose through strategic planning, corporate development, finance, and the presidency. Before becoming CEO, she helped shape major moves including PepsiCo’s separation of its restaurant businesses and the acquisition of Tropicana and Quaker Oats, which brought Gatorade into the portfolio.

As CEO, Nooyi promoted a strategy often summarized as “Performance with Purpose,” combining financial growth with healthier products, environmental goals, and social responsibility. PepsiCo expanded beyond its traditional soft-drink identity through brands such as Gatorade, Tropicana, and Quaker.

The main mix-up is Steven Reinemund, who immediately preceded Nooyi, and Ramon Laguarta, who succeeded her. Nooyi remained PepsiCo’s chairwoman until 2019, after stepping down as CEO.