At close to 48 percent of India’s total population, women constitute roughly half of India’s demographic. For a community that forms nearly half of the total population, women do not enjoy the same representation in other aspects of life. Be it politics, business, education or family life, women’s participation in each of these aspects is much lesser than their male counterparts.
Looking specifically at the corporate world we see that women’s representation lacks heavily in top leadership roles across almost every industry and geography. A report by Deloitte suggested that women held only 17.1 percent of all board seats in India in 2022. Although this number was even lower a few years ago, yet we still have a long way to go to achieve gender equality in the boardrooms. A similar pattern can be seen in almost every C-suite role.
However, the importance of women leaders must be acknowledged. They bring to the table new sensibilities and perspectives that help businesses flourish. Having women leaders also promotes inclusivity, helps break stereotypes and serves as inspiring role models who can also become change-agents.
In keeping with the same motto at Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine, we also believe in shining the spotlight on astute women leaders. The objective is to highlight their success stories in order to inspire the future crop of women professionals. The current edition of the magazine also brings to you inspirational stories of women leaders from Punjab.
In this magazine edition read about Sunaina Bhandari, Managing Partner at Pie & Visas Immigration embarked on her journey as a Chartered Accountant before delving into business, overseeing finances at PS Industries. In 2022, she co-founded Pie & Visas, aiding individuals in visa processes. As Managing Director, she navigates operations, adeptly balancing work and family commitments while striving for excellence in both realms.
Sonika Kanojia, Director of Svanz is another woman leader featured in this edition. She is a result-oriented professional with 20 years of experience in Marketing, Business Administration, and Business Development, with a focus on the FMCG and Education sectors. She has a proven track record of delivering targets, resolving performance bottlenecks, and achieving desired objectives.
Also read about the professional success story of Gurnish Kaur, Director, The Career Enhancer and Visa Consultancy. Her leadership has driven the company’s growth in international education and immigration services. With a focus on integrity and client satisfaction, she navigates complexities to empower individuals to achieve their global aspirations.
Read on and do let us know your thoughts.
