Top 10 Indian Women Leaders From Dubai - 2025
Women leaders from India in Dubai are making a significant contribution to every sector. They are driving business, growth, economic development and technology. Women’s leadership is characterized by resilience, strategic leadership capabilities, and skill in operating in diverse markets.
Women leaders have business ownership in areas such as finance, technology, health care, real estate and retail, and thus make important contributions to a prosperous economy in Dubai. Indian women leaders play a vital role in cross-border major investments, UAE-India trade cooperation and facilitating employability. As entrepreneurs and executives, their skills and expertise in consumer behaviour, market dynamics and especially in the realm of digital transformation are keys to their success and significance in a competitive climate in Dubai.
Indian women entrepreneurs and executives in Dubai are exemplars of new business and innovative practices. They are thinking up new service models and creating businesses by applying emerging technology like AI, blockchain and fintech solutions. Their focus on digitalization and sustainability will create long-term adaptable economies in a shifting, evolving global environment. The role models contribute to mentorship strategies, participate actively in leadership programs and advocate for gender parity to help lead the next generation of women entrepreneurs. Their profound success contributes to reimagining business and proves women’s leadership in business is essential for sustainable development in any economy.
In the future, Indian women leaders in Dubai will sustain their impact on economic policies, the integration of technology, and market innovation. Their vision includes promoting smart city projects, improving the landscape of digital finance, and green technologies. They will continue to leverage innovation and collaboration to shape the business ecosystem in Dubai, strengthening its position as a global economic hub.
In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Indian Women Leaders from Dubai - 2025', 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.
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Alisha Moopen, CEO & MD
With a wealth of experience in finance and management, she specializes in change management, auditing, team leadership, risk management, and business analysis
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Archana Mahajan, Director - Account Development
With over 20 years of experience in strategy and business development across various sectors, she is expertise in new business development, key account management, and financial analysis
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Deepa Sud, CEO
Utilizing her vast experience in the human resources field, she also demonstrates exceptional skills in talent management, team development, human resources, recruitment, and recruitment advertising
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Jai Manohar Kadam, Founder & CEO
With over 11 years of experience in forex trading and investment advisory, she oversees the business strategy, regulatory compliance, financial structuring, and market expansion
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Neha Sood, Vice President
She is expertised in credit risk assessment, regulatory compliance, collateral management, credit derivatives, and both agile and waterfall methodologies, also skilled in team leadership, communication, and brand management
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Neharika Sharma , Country Manager
With a diverse background in multiple industries, she excels in process optimization, enhancing customer experiences, and leading high-performing teams, also encompassing operational scaling, innovation, and business transformation
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Roshni S Nair Jain, Vice President - Sales
She specializes in creating and delivering innovative solutions that leverage AI and ML to transform the credit and risk management domain for banks, LFIs, and other businesses, leveraging over 20 years of experience in the digital payments
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Shalini Vohra, Group Head - Leadership Development, Talent Management & Culture
With over 26 years of experience, she is expertise in talent management and driving organizational success through impactful strategic HR initiatives specifically with the Aviation and Retail Sectors
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Shivani Pandya, Managing Director
With over 23 years in the media and entertainment industry, she has launched numerous projects, expanded businesses with independent profit and loss statements, and managed large teams
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Shradha Samantray, Senior Director - Data & Analytics Value Chain
She leads initiatives that integrate AI, analytics, and governance into business strategies, ensuring data is reliable, scalable, and revenue-generating, also her expertise includes AI-driven decision intelligence, operational efficiency, and data mo