Dear BOD:
I have been a consumer of Pepsi products as long as I can remember. Indeed, my grandfather bought Pepsi stock in the post-depression era which was subsequently willed to my parents. However, that came to an end today when you announced the appointment of Indra K. Nooyi as your new CEO. I have read her speech where she referred to the US as the "middle finger" of a world-wide hand. While she says elsewhere that the US is her adopted country, her views of the US are so diametrically opposed to mine that I cannot believe that her allegiance lies with the US. Despite her public statement, you still appointed her to such a position of responsibility in your company, which makes you appear to support what she says, as well.
While my actions won't have much impact, I am urging my students (I teach at a Big-10 university) to boycott your products and I am urging the fund managers at TIAA-CREF, the worldwide University Professors retirement fund company, to rid itself of Pepsico stock. I also intend to post this letter on Free Republic in the hope that others do the same.
Great letter. Let us know if you get a response.
Does your opposition to Indira Nooyi have anything to do with the fact that she is a traditional hindu woman ? I see a lot of racist anger in your post.
There are lots of liberal minded individuals who have risen to the top in fortune 500 companies. I dont see such hate attacks against them.
Pepsi is a global company, and like many professionals of today, Ms.Nooyi is a global citizen. Her loyalty has to be only towards furthering the interests of Pepsi's shareholders.
I am a conservative myself. A big supporter of Bush.But I am a hindu , and am alarmed at the hate attacks directed at a fellow hindu.