Named fourth most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine, Indra Nooyi, global CEO of PepsiCo, spoke at the forum held in Istanbul.
Indra Nooyi said: “At PepsiCo, we believe that doing what’s right for business should be good for the world.
“One of the key components to this is our commitment to creating a safe, supporting workplace for our associates and supply chain partners. So, we are trying to create a workforce that is multicultural, multigenerational and has strong female leadership.
“Women in leadership makes good business sense. Results of the surveys show that companies having more women in their boards and as leaders achieve superior performance both in financial terms and in other aspects.
“The fact that our workforce bears differences and is inclusive also contributes to our better understanding our consumers worldwide and satisfying their needs.”
Source: PepsiCo
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