American author Beth Revis said, "Power isn't control at all - power is strength, and giving that strength to others. A leader isn't someone who forces others to make them stronger; a leader is someone willing to give their strength to others that they may have the strength to stand on their own".
This thought perfectly encapsulates the true definition of a leader. For long, leadership was viewed as a masculine act; one that required aggression, assertion and other displays of power. But today, we have a new breed of leaders who are marrying the masculinity of corporate leadership with other feminine traits such as sensitivity and empathy.
Studies have concluded time and again that female leaders perform well owing to high EQ and empathy. Female leaders also create more inclusive organizations. Having more women on leadership teams is beneficial for organizations and the business world as a whole. Keeping in line with WE’s mandate to highlight prolific women leaders, we present to you the ‘Top 10 Indian Women Leaders from Dubai in the current edition of the magazine. Gracing the cover is Niyati Patel, ED, Pathway Group International. With over a decade of experience in the fashion retail and consulting field, Niyati possesses excellent problem-solving skills and strong forecasting & analysis skills. Before joining Pathway Group, she worked with various companies such as United Colours of Benetton, Abercrombie & Fitch, Landmark Group, and Majid Al Futtaim in various leadership positions.
Alisa D’Souza, Founder, Alisa PR is the next noteworthy leader on the list. She is a perfect blend of professionalism, strategic perspective, and hard-core PR operations. Alisa believes in her own imagination and is helping various brands to grow their credibility in the market.
Joining them is Esha D'Souza, CEO and Partner, Corporate Group. Having rich qualification degrees from ICAI India and IIM Bangalore, and diverse 17+ years of experience in consulting reputed businesses across MENA and APAC markets, Esha is grabbing every opportunity to help companies set up their businesses in the dynamically growing UAE market.
Next on the list is Prerna Challu Fogat, Founder, Norse Aviation. Prerna holds a Master's in Aviation and Aerospace from IIM Bangalore and Toulouse Business School, France, and a graduate degree from Delhi University. Her entry into the aviation industry happened 15 years ago with Seawings. Prior to founding Norse Aviation, she held executive leadership roles at Air Charter International and ACI Aviation as well.
Skandashree Bali, Co-Founder & CEO, Pawland Domestic Pets Boarding is the next leader on the coveted list. An alumnus of Christ University (where she was provided leadership opportunities) Skandashree is an award-winning marketing strategist and founder of two leading business ventures in Dubai. She is joined by Roshni S Nair Jain from Spocto, a leader who has worked in the fintech sector for about twenty years and has managed several challenging projects throughout the course of her career. Her ability to comprehend technology, stay up to date with the latest trends and self-learning gives her an upper hand over other players in the industry.
Shristi Rajak from Top Accounts is an FCCA and UAECA member with over a decade of experience working in UAE specializing in wide range of industries. Through Top Accounts, she aims to deliver services such as audit, assurance, accounting, tax, financial reporting, CFO outsourcing services and consultancy services.
Read and get to know more about these prolific women leaders who are redefining the very meaning of leadership in the modern business landscape.
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