Quitting After 12 Years At Helm of PepsiCo, Indira Nooyi Gets Emotional On Her Tweets

After being at the helm for 12 years as PepsiCo CEO, Indra Nooyi decided to step down from her position . After 24-years of service, the 62-year old will leave the company on October 3, 2018.

“Growing up in India, I never imagined I’d have the opportunity to lead such an extraordinary company,” Nooyi said in a statement on twitter. In series of tweets she expressed her emotions as she bids goodbye to PepsiCo

Growing up in India, I never imagined I’d have the opportunity to lead an extraordinary company like @PepsiCo. Leading this company has been the honor of my lifetime. We’ve made more meaningful impact in people’s lives than I ever dreamed possible. https://t.co/sSNfPgVK6W — Indra Nooyi (@IndraNooyi) August 6, 2018

After 12 years as CEO, Indra K. Nooyi will step down Oct 3, 2018. Her leadership and vision propelled our performance, transformed our company and embedded sustainability into everything we do. Thank you, @IndraNooyi! https://t.co/gq2LwrwI0Q pic.twitter.com/uhEIeRaWfv — PepsiCo (@PepsiCo) August 6, 2018

Today is a day of mixed emotions for me. @PepsiCo has been my life for 24 years & part of my heart will always remain here. I’m proud of what we’ve done & excited for the future. I believe PepsiCo’s best days are yet to come. https://t.co/sSNfPgVK6W pic.twitter.com/170vIBHY5R — Indra Nooyi (@IndraNooyi) August 6, 2018

PepsiCo president Ramon Laguarta will replace Nooyi, the food and beverage company added. “Board of Directors has unanimously elected Ramon Laguarta 54, to succeed Indra K. Nooyi, 62, as Chief Executive Officer,” the statement said.