Top 10 Alumni Women Leaders from IIM Bangalore - 2025
Women graduates of IIM Bangalore stand as beacon models of transformational leadership across sectors, their learning, strategy, and resilience enabling them to exert genuine impact on both business and society. These women leaders shattered many ceilings and continue to transform management practices by choosing empathic, innovative, and agile leadership styles. Their journeys speak of a drive toward excellence fueled by a deep experience of business dynamics and how markets evolve, together with stakeholder engagement. Many alumna hold senior management responsibilities within some multinational corporation, has founded and grown profitable startup companies, have been at the helm of social enterprises, dissecting complex issues with confidence and a calming clarity. They add views of leadership with nuance, nurture inclusivity within their teams, champion sustainable growth, and create environments that nurture ongoing development and achievement. Their strategic brilliance in tuning organizational relevance to societal themes showcases their all-encompassing definitions of the art of doing business.
These leaders also face their barriers-on account of discrimination against their gender, on account of integrating work-life balance, on account of making major decisions in unsettled environments, etc and face them with strength and innovative soul, who often turn adversities into opportunities. Their stories comprise numerous instances of risk-taking and change with a long-term vision. The women alumni from IIM Bangalore, through their mentorship, community-building ventures, and ideas, continuously serve as an inspiration to new leaders. Their footprint goes far beyond the corporate sphere to affect policy, education, technology, and social change. They are the leaders and role models who show leadership through influence, integrity, and making a difference. This increasing group stands as a testimony to the power of good education, strategic intent, and purpose-driven leadership, moving forward with each action they undertake.
In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Alumni Women Leaders from IIM Bangalore - 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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Ankita Parihar, Founder, Bangalore
She oversee everything from product development to execution, maintaining a strategic vision for the company’s growth and prioritize building strong B2B relationships with agriculture suppliers, financial institutions, and buyers
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Kaveri Ingale, Managing Director - Operations, Paris
She has developed a deep understanding of driving organizational growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and executing business strategies through Process reengineering and Business Value realization
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Komal Baldwa, Founder & CEO, Delaware
She is passionate about creating innovative and sustainable solutions for female wellness, and she bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the field of female wellness
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Madhulika Gautama, Co-Founder, Chennai
With a passion for language and education, she plays a key role in designing practical training programs that build confidence and fluency, empowers individuals to achieve personal and professional growth through effective communication
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Nisary Mahesh, Founder & CEO, Bangalore
With a background in business and a passion for gender equity, she leads initiatives that bridge financial gaps for women in India, offering tools, mentorship, and access to financial servic
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Dr. Rajashree Devarakonda, Chief Scientific Officer, Bangalore
A seasoned clinical research regulatory expert who uphold strict ethical standards with 25+ years of life science experience with innovative HealthTech products for development in unmet medical space
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Revathy Ashok, Co-Founder, Bangalore
She is passionate about Women's Economic Empowerment and evangelising entrepreneurship, actively involved in a number of startups helping them with their business strategy and promoting transparency and good governance
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Richa Khandelwal Bhat, CEO, Bangalore
With a background in storytelling and media production, she focuses on projects that blend creativity with purpose, often drawing inspiration from Indian heritage and values
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Shubham Mehrotra, CEO, Gurugram
As a dynamic leader and strategist, she drives the company’s vision to help brands grow through impactful digital storytelling and technology-driven campaigns
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Sowmya MV, Founder & CEO, Bangalore
She specializes in Public Relations, Brand Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Event Marketing, Product Launch Events, Marketing Consulting, Content Strategy and Copywriting