Top 10 Indian Women Leaders in USA - 2024

Indian women leaders in the USA have played a very important role in shaping the socio-economic and political landscape of the nation. What their contributions point to is the importance of diversity, being resilient, and breaking cultural barriers. More often than not, this leadership role does traverse through challenges on the dimensions of race, gender, and immigrant status for American ideal hard work and success. Representation of Indian women in leading positions across different sectors, from politics to technology, business, and social activism, speaks volumes about the rise in influence of the Indian diaspora in the United States. This indicates more than personal success; it's a doorway to a future that would inspire young women of color into leadership. All the various leaders are very vocal on matters dealing with gender equality, immigration reform, and social justice; they have used their platforms to effect positive change.

Indian women leaders make major contributions to the economy through leading companies, fostering innovation, even job creation. Their unique perspective-thanks to a mix of Eastern and Western values-came in very handy and enriched the corporate world in America, hence spearheading inclusive growth and promoting cross-cultural understanding. Indian women have started making their presence felt in politics, breaking conventions and speaking for the voice of many. Their active participation in policymaking processes makes them bring a subtle understanding of global issues at large and more so for the South Asian community and other underrepresented groups. As they continue to rise, they not only reinforce the importance of diversity but also inspire a generation of women leaders across the globe.

In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Indian Women Leaders in USA – 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.

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  • McKesson
  • Arati Chavan, Vice President - Information Security

  • An accomplished technology executive renowned for visionary leadership in security and technology space who thrives on solving complex problems, with a proven track record, ensuring impeccable risk management and regulatory compliance

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  • KONGBASILECONSULTING
  • Deepika Naharas, Director, KONGBASILECONSULTING

  • A seasoned leader plays a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and organizational growth, specializing in accounting, finance, and operations, with a strong background in strategic leadership, team management, and fostering a positive work cu

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  • The World Bank
  • Mamta Murthi, Vice President-Human Development

  • Set strategic direction, build global knowledge on what works, foster key partnerships, and support country operations in international health, education, social protection, jobs, and gender, and the human capital project

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  • She Raises Capital
  • Shalini Sardana, Co-Founder & Co-CEO

  • She Raises Capital is a global AI driven matching and funding platform that supports female founders, early stage investors and members of the ecosystem who want to come together to drive equity, access and better outcomes for all

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  • Austin Business Woman
  • Vidya Moorthy, President

  • Crafting communication strategies for corporate and educational clients, with expertise in content Strategy, leadership development and skill development

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