Greenwich Historical Society will award former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Indra K. Nooyi, with its History in the Making Award at a reception and lecture on Wednesday, May 8, in recognition of her important place in a long history of women’s achievements. The award is timed to the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guaranteed women the right to vote, and to a major exhibition the Historical Society plans to open in early 2020 on the legacy of the suffrage movement and the accomplishments of Greenwich women who played a major role.
Nooyi will discuss Women in Leadership, a topic for which she is eminently qualified and impassioned. As one of fewer than 5% of women who have recently led companies on the Standard & Poor’s 500, Nooyi understands the issues at stake and what women need to do to succeed at the highest ranks of corporate America.
The award will be conferred at a special reception at the Round Hill Club.
Nooyi is the former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo. During her tenure, PepsiCo grew net revenue more than 80%, and PepsiCo’s total shareholder return was 162%. In this role, Nooyi was the chief architect of Performance with Purpose, PepsiCo’s pledge to do what’s right for the business by being responsive to the needs of the world around us.
For tickets to the reception, which will include cocktails and dinner, visit greenwichhistory.org or call Development Director Mary K. Vinton at 203-869-6899, ext. 13. Reserve online at greenwichhistory.org
