Top 10 Women Leaders In India - 2024

Gujarat has highly dynamic corporate women leaders who are transforming industries and inspiring generations for the future. They have steered massive growth through vision and innovations in the textile, technology, and pharmaceutical sectors. These visionaries broke many glass ceilings but also became champions of diversity and inclusion to create an ecosystem for women in business.

Women leaders in corporate legal consulting redefine the whole practice field by the depth of their knowledge and strategic insights. Navigating through the thick forest of law, they actually provide the right compliance and governance advice to the market. The lawyers also fight the cause of ethical behaviour within the company and maintain diversity within the firms. While promoting the next generations of female lawyers, they ensure innovation with successful results for their clients from diversified industries.

Women directors in corporate governance have an important role to foster the value of transparency and accountability within organizations. Their contribution, through a collective diversity of experience and perspective, enriches boardroom discussions into making good decisions. They contribute towards long-term success through ethical practices and focus on sustainability. These leaders also groom women professionals aspiring for careers; promote the culture of inclusion, empowering the next generation of corporate leadership.

Indian women managing directors are changing the face of organizations by leading diverse sectors throughout India. They focus on teamwork and innovation for massive growth and change. While they lead strategically, their firms are inclusive, and mentorship stays at the heart. Their boost for diversity has started to redefine corporate landscapes, inspiring generations to become women leaders.

Women COOs in India bring operational excellence and strategic innovations across sectors. Their leadership style is about efficiencies, teamwork, and sustainability-fostering responsible organizations for long-term triumph. Such executives use their combined experience to enrich corporate cultures and nurture more ladies for these leadership positions.

Women directors in Indian corporates change the business landscape with varied perceptions and varied leadership styles. These women bring better governance and accountability along with strategic thinking. By demanding more inclusivity and good ethical practices, they trigger sustainable growth and inspire future generations of women leaders. They are the trendsetters in creating a culture of empowerment and innovation in an organization.

In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Women Leaders in India Special - 2024', featuring leaders 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.

  • Think Law
  • Ankita Kashyap, Partner, Mumbai

  • She possesses a clear and forward-looking vision for the future of the corporate law sector, and her strategic thinking & innovative approach have significantly contributed to the firm's growth and success

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  • Peerless Hotels & Resorts
  • Debasree Roy Sarkar, Managing Director, Kolkata

  • A dynamic leader known for her strategic vision, innovation, and commitment to excellence in the hospitality industry, with a distinguished career spanning pivotal roles in branding, marketing, and corporate development

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  • OAC Woollens
  • Ifrah Naseem Shafiq, Director, Bhadohi

  • She plays a pivotal role in managing & expanding her family's business, she brings creativity and innovation to the company while actively promoting women's empowerment and fostering the development of rural employees

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  • Microsoft India
  • Irina Ghose, Managing Director

  • Her area of expertise including people development, leadership, business strategy, client relation, product development, business development, communication and so on

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  • Headrun
  • Phanipriya Vangala, COO, Bangalore

  • Leveraging innovation and collaborative leadership to drive operational excellence & strategic growth in IT services, her expertise spans managing complex projects and fostering a culture of continuous improvement 24 SEPTEMBER

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  • MiQ
  • Ramya Parashar, COO

  • An executive leader skilled in problem-solving and driving transformative change, experienced in managing complex business and technology teams for both emerging and established companies

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  • Arch Foundation
  • Sonkee Shah, CEO, Vadodara

  • With extensive experience in social entrepreneurship, she integrates strategic insights, comprehensive research, and effective implementation to drive meaningful social change

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  • Steelfur System
  • Vaishali Patil, CEO

  • Passionate about providing innovative and efficient storage solutions for industrial, retail, and warehouse spaces, with over 20 years of leadership experience in the storage solutions industry

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  • VG Advocates & Legal Consultants
  • Vandeeta Gupta, Founder

  • She possess effective communication, persuasive and problemsolving skills in developing procedures and service standards for commercial excellence, also excels in legal & corporate affairs, contract & litigation and other skills 25

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