Hult International Business School has announced that Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo, and Tim Brown, chair of IDEO, will be honored with Honorary Doctorate Degrees in 2024. These two influential business leaders have been selected for their significant impact on their respective industries and their dedication to innovation and purpose-driven leadership.

President Matt Lilley expressed the school’s pride in recognizing individuals who embody the values of business leadership that Hult International Business School promotes. Nooyi, known for her leadership at PepsiCo, shared her excitement at receiving the honor, emphasizing the importance of education and the skills taught at Hult in shaping future global leaders.

During her tenure at PepsiCo, Nooyi implemented the Performance with a Purpose strategy, focusing on environmental and societal concerns alongside business growth. Her leadership earned her recognition as one of the world’s most powerful individuals by top publications like Forbes and Fortune.

Tim Brown, chair of IDEO, a renowned design innovation firm, has been at the forefront of design thinking since the company’s establishment in 1991. With expertise in industrial design, Brown is the author of ‘Change by Design’ and is a global speaker on design collectivism, innovation, and creative competitiveness.

Brown expressed his gratitude to Hult for the honorary degree, highlighting his passion for applying design thinking and innovation to business settings. He looks forward to collaborating with an institution that shares his dedication to creativity and forward-thinking approaches.