Indian-born Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo's chief executive-designate, is the world's fourth most powerful woman, according to Forbes magazine. She came ahead of Sonia Gandhi, the Italian-born leader of India's Congress party, who was named 13th on the list. The index is based on visibility in the media as well as economic impact.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel came first on the list, US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice second and Chinese vice-premier Wu Yi third.
PepsiCo named Ms Nooyi new boss last month. She starts her job in October. Ms Nooyi's promotion from chief financial officer will make Pepsico the second-largest US firm led by a woman. The 50-year-old has been with the food and drinks giant since 1994, and in the chief financial officer role since 2001. She is credited with leading Pepsico's takeover of the Tropicana fruit juice company. Born in Madras (Chennai), Ms Nooyi holds a master's degree from the Yale School of Management.
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