12. Indra Nooyi (Former CEO of PepsiCo)

Indra Nooyi is a notable business leader best known for her role as the CEO of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2018. Under her leadership, the company expanded its product range to include healthier options and emphasized sustainability. Nooyi, born in India, became one of the few women of color to lead a Fortune 500 company, breaking significant barriers in the corporate world. Her strategic vision and focus on long-term growth helped reshape PepsiCo’s identity, making it a leader in the food and beverage industry while addressing evolving consumer preferences for health and wellness.