Top 10 Alumni Women Leaders From XLRI - 2024

Leading Change, Leaving A Legacy: XLRI Women At The Helm

XLRI has a distinguished history of producing exemplary women leaders who have significantly impacted various industries. These alumni have transcended traditional boundaries, showcasing exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to societal development. Through their diverse contributions across various fields, they continue to inspire future generations, proving that leadership transcends gender and is rooted in vision, determination, and a desire to make a positive impact. Their leadership in these sectors underscores the importance of empathy, resilience, and strategic thinking in driving social change.

Empowered Minds, Trailblazing Paths

Women from XLRI have held pivotal roles in major multinational corporations, steering their companies towards growth and sustainability. They have broken the glass ceiling in industries traditionally dominated by men, demonstrating that competence and leadership are not constrained by gender. These leaders have been instrumental in formulating strategies that foster inclusive work environments, ensuring equal opportunities for all. In the field of entrepreneurship, XLRI women alumni have been trailblazers. They have founded and nurtured startups that have gone on to become significant players in their respective sectors. Their ventures often reflect a strong commitment to social causes, combining business acumen with a passion for societal impact. These entrepreneurial endeavors not only contribute to economic growth but also address critical issues such as education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. Academia and research have also benefited from the contributions of XLRI women leaders. As educators and researchers, they have enriched academic discourse, driving innovations in management education. Their research often explores critical areas like organizational behavior, human resource management, and corporate social responsibility, providing valuable insights that shape industry practices and policies.

In this issue, the Women Entrepreneur Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Alumni Women Leaders from XLRI – 2024’, 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.

  • Noam Management Consulting
  • Aparna Sharma, Business Head

  • A dynamic leader empowering organizations to achieve their strategic goals and drive sustainable growth, by focusing on organization developmentleadership and talent

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  • Dhrumataru Consultants Const
  • Chetana Jain, CEO

  • A visionary architect in architecture and her innovative designs & leadership in the construction industry, also excels in architectural planning, strategic planning to project management

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  • Norima Consulting
  • Garima Goel, Vice President

  • With over several years of diverse IT industry experience, spanning roles such as delivery manager, recovery manager, senior business analyst, quality analyst, and scrum master

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  • Jaey
  • Jaini Haria, Founder & CEO

  • By leveraging her extensive experience in the business development and investment banking, also excels in tax, audit, financial reporting, communication and team leadership

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  • Accenture
  • Lakshmi C, Managing Director - HR Lead

  • Possesses her experience in recruiting, learning, HR technology and processes, also excels in performance management, employee management, talent management and many more

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  • StratusTalent
  • Nalina Suresh, Founder & Managing Partner

  • She has specializes in leadership development, HR consulting, team building, career development coaching, change management, business consulting, management development and other skills

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  • Moxie Beauty
  • Nikita Khanna, Founder

  • She has worked across sectors including media, adtech, shared mobility, sports, and others, on topics such as P&L transformation, growth strategy, strategic partnerships and others

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  • House This
  • Shikha Pahwa, Founder & CEO

  • Having extensive experience in the retail industry, also proficient in inventory management, team management, market research, brand management, business operation and other skills

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  • Vividhta
  • Sneh Sharma, Founder

  • A HR professional has worked in diverse regions and experience with small as well as large organizations in HR strategy formulation, designing and implementing organization

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  • Tune Inwards
  • Suneeta Lawrence, Founder

  • A compassionate & transformative coach who empowers leaders to overcome limitations and thrive in their personal & professional lives and experience in coaching, consulting, facilitation, and mentoring

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