Top 10 Alumni Women Leaders from IIM Ahmedabad - 2025
IIM Ahmedabad has developed a great group of female leaders who have made substantial contributions in various industries, entrepreneurship, public policy, and social impact. These women represent determination, vision, and strategic thinking in fields of leadership that have historically been male-dominated. Their stories often combine strong educational foundations with practical insights, and are not only able to successfully navigate the complexities of the business environment, but also are responsible for changing the ways organizations cultivate innovation, create growth opportunities, and achieve sustainability.
Numerous individuals have assumed leadership roles in leading multinational corporations, leading important business strategies and leading large-scale change. They do not have an impact on just profit and performance. They add value in many forms, including advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and fostering environments where teams can thrive. Some have embraced entrepreneurship and created businesses that aim to resolve urgent, complex issues in society, such as education, healthcare, technology, and sustainability. More often than not, these leaders draw on skills in analytical thinking, problem solving, and stakeholder management acquired while at IIM Ahmedabad to catalyze impact.
Besides successes in the corporate and entrepreneurial space, several women alumni are active players in the public policy space and have initiated social impact programs to assist with community development and economic growth. They also mentor and direct the new generation of women managers and leaders, focusing on ethical decision-making, continuous learning, and resiliency in the face of adversity. The confluence of female leaders shows the impact of IIM Ahmedabad’s transformative education. A grounding of management knowledge, alongside grit and vision, enables women to rethink the definition of leaders in society and also take their mark in the world of business.
In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Alumni Women Leaders from IIM Ahmedabad - 2025’, who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.
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Aparna Bhatnagar, Founder & CEO, Bangalore
She has a history of working in the philanthropy industry and is skilled in business planning, customer relationship management (CRM), management, startups, and leadership
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Chandrika Bahadur, CEO, Delhi
She is an international development practitioner, multilateralist, and public policy specialist, with a focus on public health, education, sustainable development, and income inequality
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Falguni Nayar, Founder & CEO, Mumbai
An entrepreneur who transformed India’s beauty and lifestyle retail industry, she built the company into an omnichannel platform offering beauty, wellness, and fashion products
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Manasi Mayekar, Founder, Thane
She is an experienced professional with a background in exports, international marketing, and leadership, contributing to the growth of the Indian exports industry
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Pooja Meena, Founder, Delhi
With a career spanning leadership roles at top firms, she transitioned from the corporate world to build the company, driven by her belief in conscious living and sustainable impact
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Shalini Vaddy, Vice President - Markets, Hyderabad
A professional with over 17 years of post-qualification experience in strategy, business planning, commercial operations, finance, and accounting management
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Vibha Singal, Founder & CEO, Bangalore
She has 15 years of hands-on experience in business roles across the APAC region, specializing in new market launches, business growth and profitability, P&L ownership, strategic decision-making, and more
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Vidhya Srinivasan, CFO, Chennai
She has over 17 years of post-qualification experience in strategy, business planning, commercial operations, and finance and accounting management
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Vidushi Vijayvergiya, CEO, Lucknow
An entrepreneur redefining India’s perfume industry with handcrafted, artisanal fragrances, she blends heritage and modernity to create unique, sustainable scents that celebrate Indian craftsmanship
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Vineeta Singh, CEO, Mumbai
She champions women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, inspiring a new generation of leaders through her journey in the Indian beauty industry