BOSTON– Indra Nooyi, former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo and one of the most globally respected business leaders, will be honored with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award at the New England Choice Awards Gala on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Marriott Burlington Hotel in Burlington, MA.
Submit Your Question
Attendees at the Gala will have a unique opportunity to have their question answered by Indra Nooyi. To participate, email your questions in advance to: editorial@MishraGroup.com. Selected questions will be asked during the event.
Why Indra Nooyi? Her Remarkable Journey
Early Life and Education: Born in Chennai, India, Indra Nooyi earned her bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Madras Christian College. She later obtained an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and a Master’s in Public and Private Management from Yale School of Management.
Corporate Leadership: Nooyi joined PepsiCo in 1994 and over a 24‑year tenure held a variety of leadership roles before becoming CEO in 2006 and later Chairman. During her time at the top, she defined and championed PepsiCo’s “Performance with Purpose” strategy—a model that aligned business profitability with social and environmental responsibility. Under her leadership, PepsiCo’s revenues grew dramatically, while the company increased its focus on healthier products, environmental sustainability, and community impact.
Boards and Public Service: Nooyi has served on multiple boards, including Amazon, Philips, the National Gallery of Art, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She is a Council Member of the Earthshot Prize, founded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales. She also served as a trustee of MIT and held the Class of 1951 Chair for the Study of Leadership at West Point.
Author and Thought Leader: Her memoir, My Life in Full, charts her path from Chennai to the boardrooms of global powerhouses, offering insights into leadership, integrity, and balancing purpose and performance.
Event Details & What to Expect
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Location: Marriott Burlington Hotel, Burlington, MA
Audience: Over 400 business executives, entrepreneurs, educators, philanthropists, and community leaders
Expect a powerful evening of inspiration, recognition, and opportunity. Besides the Lifetime Achievement Award presentation, this is a chance for guests to engage directly with one of the most influential business voices of our era.
Secure your invitation, prepare your question, and be part of a moment when leadership meets purpose in a setting that celebrates meaningful impact.
Submit your question to Indra Nooyi at: editorial@MishraGroup.com.
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