Nishi Vasudeva is an Indian business executive who made history as the first woman to head a Fortune 500 company in the energy sector in India. She served as the Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) from 2014 to 2016, bringing over 36 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Post-retirement, she has held independent director positions at various organizations, including L&T Finance and TATA Projects.