BITS Pilani Shaping Prolific Woman Leaders of Tomorrow

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Monday, 18 March 2024

Educational institutions are the bedrock of the nation’s growth and development. To that end, Birla Institute of Technology’s mission is to improve knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

Over the years BITS Pilani has proven that business and technology can go hand in hand, from its alumni doing wonders in the field of technology to making strides in entrepreneurship. The institute has been instrumental in shaping the successful journeys of a plethora of women leaders who have conquered various industries and sectors.

In the current edition of Women Entrepreneur India magazine, we bring to you the success stories of such women leaders. Meet Sarika Gupta, Senior Vice President, CerebrumX. With over 26 years of expertise as an Engineering and Business leader, Sarika Gupta has effectively overseen various verticals, including Global Delivery and Product Engineering. Her managerial roles have spanned technical delivery, personnel supervision, and budget administration.

Annie Valsan, CEO, City Clinic Group also joins the coveted list. She is an accomplished leader with over 24 years in hospital and healthcare management. Annie boasts a proven track record of innovatively implementing projects from conceptualization to realization, showcasing her prowess in healthcare management.

She is joined by Uma Meiyappan, Director, Iyappan Engineering Industries. Uma brings a wealth of experience to her role. With a background spanning multinational corporations and family-run businesses, she leads strategic initiatives, transforming the company into a technologically adept entity. Uma is dedicated to fostering the growth of Indian MSMEs, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the manufacturing sector. Her dream is to make Indian MSME a Brand in the Global market.

Last yet not the least, we have Gayatri Varma, Co-Founder & Mentor, MENTORW. She joined hands with a former colleague to contribute her bit towards helping women succeed at the workplace. MENTORW aims to help women discover their strengths and make these a cornerstone of their professional brand.

Gayatri, Uma, Annie and Sarika are testament to the skill and prowess possessed by women leaders of today. They are not only forging their respective businesses ahead but are also shining beacons of the evolution of the Indian business landscape.