As technology continues to redefine industries, it is the vision, resilience, and execution of women leaders that is driving its most meaningful transformation. Far beyond participation, they are actively architecting the next phase of digital evolution—leading enterprises, shaping innovation agendas, and influencing how technology impacts business and society at scale.
This exclusive listing of Top Women Driving Impact in Technology Industry brings together a powerful cohort of leaders who are steering strategic growth, enabling large-scale digital transformation, and redefining leadership across the technology ecosystem. Their influence spans AI, cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, digital infrastructure, and consumer technology—where they are consistently pushing boundaries and unlocking new possibilities.
What truly distinguishes these leaders is their ability to convert vision into execution, build high-performing and future-ready organizations, and create sustained impact across markets and communities. This feature highlights their leadership journeys and celebrates their role in shaping a more intelligent, inclusive, and future-driven technology landscape. (The listing is presented in random order and does not reflect any ranking or hierarchy.)
Arundhati Bhattacharya
President & CEO, Salesforce, South Asia
Arundhati Bhattacharya is a veteran leader with over 40 years of experience across banking and technology. Former Chairperson of State Bank of India, she led major digital transformation initiatives and one of India’s largest banking mergers. At Salesforce, she drives digital and AI-led enterprise transformation in South Asia. She is a recipient of the Padma Shri and is globally recognised for inclusive leadership.
Debjani Ghosh
Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog (Former President, NASSCOM)
Debjani Ghosh is a technology leader with nearly three decades of experience across global and Indian tech ecosystems. As a Distinguished Fellow at NITI Aayog, she leads initiatives on frontier technologies to strengthen India’s innovation readiness. Former President of NASSCOM and ex-Intel leader, she has shaped India’s deep tech and innovation agenda. She is a strong advocate of human-centric technology and responsible innovation for societal and economic progress.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra
Chairperson, HCLTech
Roshni Nadar Malhotra is the Chairperson of HCLTech and leads its CSR Board Committee. She plays a key role in steering the company’s global technology leadership while advancing its social impact agenda. She is also a Trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, driving large-scale initiatives in education and nation-building, including VidyaGyan for rural talent development. A committed conservationist, she founded The Habitats Trust to protect India’s ecosystems. She also serves on several global advisory and corporate boards and has been consistently ranked among the world’s most powerful women.
Tuhina Pandey
Director - APAC Communications & CMO, IBM India and South Asia
Tuhina Pandey is the Director APAC Communications & Marketing, India and South Asia. In her dual leadership roles, she drives integrated communications, brand reputation, and go-to-market initiatives that position IBM as a leader in digital transformation in a dynamic global landscape. She also leads the Center of Gravity site in Bangalore, which includes Marketing, Communications & CSR. Tuhina joined IBM in 2020 as Head of Communications for India & South Asia.
Kamini Talwar
Director, Iris Global Services Pvt Ltd
Kamini Talwar is a proactive and inspirational business leader with deep expertise in technology distribution and channel development. As Director at Iris Global Services, she has played a key role in strengthening organisational processes, embedding governance, and shaping a strong culture of discipline and performance. Earlier, she was instrumental in establishing the Apple distribution channel ecosystem in India, where she spent over a decade contributing to its scale and structure.
Irina Ghose
MD, Anthropic India
A seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience in the IT industry, Irina Ghose is the Managing Director of Anthropic India, where she is spearheading the company’s growth and advancing the adoption of responsible AI across the country. Prior to joining Anthropic, she spent more than 20 years at Microsoft, holding several strategic leadership roles spanning sales, operations, strategy, and business transformation. Irina is an Electrical Engineer from IIT BHU and holds an MBA from XLRI.
Chandana Gupta
Director, Sales, VRP Telematics Pvt. Ltd.
Chandana Gupta is a technology industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in sales leadership, channel management, distribution, and go-to-market strategy. As Director, Sales at VRP Telematics Pvt. Ltd., she drives business growth and partner engagement across India. Previously, she held leadership roles at Acer India and Lenovo, managing key national distribution and retail portfolios. With strong expertise in building channel ecosystems and executing growth strategies, Chandana is recognized for her impactful contribution to India’s technology and distribution landscape. A graduate in Mathematics from the University of Calcutta, Chandana is widely respected for her strategic vision, execution excellence, and contribution to India’s technology ecosystem.
Sandhya Devanathan
Vice President & Head - India and South East Asia, Meta
Sandhya Devanathan is a seasoned global leader with over two decades of experience across banking, payments, and technology. As Vice President and Head of Meta India and South East Asia, she drives regional strategy, business growth, and ecosystem development across one of Meta’s most dynamic markets. She has been instrumental in scaling digital platforms, advancing product innovation, and strengthening digital inclusion initiatives. Known for her ability to build and scale high-growth businesses, she plays a key role in shaping Meta’s long-term growth strategy in the region.
Daisy Chittilapilly
President, Cisco India & South Asia
Daisy Chittilapilly is a technology leader with nearly 30 years of industry experience, including over 17 years at Cisco. As President of Cisco India and South Asia, she leads the company’s regional strategy, growth, and innovation agenda, with a strong focus on accelerating digital transformation and driving software and subscription-led business models. A BTech graduate from College of Engineering, Trivandrum and a management postgraduate from XLRI Jamshedpur, she is known for her strategic clarity and execution focus.
Monika Gupta
VP, Capgemini
Monika Gupta is a global technology leader with over 30 years of experience across telecommunications and IT services. As Vice President at Capgemini, she leads digital transformation initiatives spanning 5G, Edge, IoT, Cloud, and AI/ML, enabling future-ready enterprise solutions across industries. She also serves as an advisor to the Government of India on 5G/6G and has been recognized among CII’s Top 50 Women in STEM, reflecting her leadership in shaping next-generation technologies and mentoring future tech talent.
Ipsita Dasgupta
SVP & MD, HP India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh
Ipsita Dasgupta serves as the Managing Director of HP’s India Market, comprising India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. In this role, Ipsita is responsible for all aspects of the go-to-market strategy and P&L for HP’s fastest growing market, spanning the company’s broad portfolio of products and services across commercial, consumer, and public sector. Ipsita is a seasoned leader who brings a wealth of strategic business expertise to her new role at HP, with 24 years of international operating experience across various industries
Bhawna Sharma Ningthoujam
Director, Communications & Social Media-India, Sandisk
Bhawna Sharma Ningthoujam is a communications leader with over 16 years of experience in public relations, brand storytelling, and digital strategy. As Director of Communications & Social Media at Sandisk India, she plays a key role in shaping the brand’s identity and strengthening its presence following its separation from Western Digital. Her expertise spans PR strategy, influencer engagement, content development, and social media-led brand building. Known for her creative storytelling approach, she combines strategic communications with digital engagement to build impactful brand narratives in the technology space.
Sharda Tickoo
Country Manager for India and SAARC, TrendAI
Sharda Tickoo is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 16 years of experience driving enterprise security growth and innovation. As Country Manager for India and SAARC at TrendAI, she leads regional strategy, business expansion, and customer engagement, strengthening the organisation’s presence across key markets. Known for her strong technical depth and strategic execution, she is focused on enabling organisations to build resilient and future-ready cybersecurity frameworks.
Supriya Gawde Mankame
Deputy General Manager, Gigabyte Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
Supriya Gawde Mankame is a seasoned IT industry professional with nearly two decades of experience in product management and business development. As Deputy General Manager at Gigabyte Technology India, she plays a key role in driving business growth, channel development, and strategic market expansion. Known for her strategic mindset and relationship-led approach, she has consistently contributed to building impactful partnerships and accelerating business outcomes in the technology sector.
Vibhavari Chawan Patankar
Marketing Manager, Savex Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Vibhavari Chawan Patankar is a marketing professional with over 14 years of experience in developing and executing high-impact marketing strategies. As Marketing Manager at Savex Technologies, she focuses on strengthening brand presence, driving business growth, and delivering integrated marketing initiatives across digital and traditional channels. She brings strong expertise in product marketing, campaign performance analysis, and sales enablement programs.
Aparna C. lyer
Chief Financial Officer, Wipro Ltd
Aparna C. Iyer is the Chief Financial Officer of Wipro Limited and a member of Wipro Executive Leadership. In this role, Aparna leads Wipro’s global financial strategy and operations, managing key functions including Global Corporate Finance, Treasury and Investor Relations, Business Finance, Taxation, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Reporting. With over two decades of experience in corporate finance, Aparna has a strong track record of driving financial excellence and operational transformation. Aparna qualified as a Chartered Accountant, earning the gold medal in her batch of 2002.
Sapna Chadha
VP, Southeast Asia and South Asia Frontier, Google Asia Pacific
Sapna Chadha is a technology and business leader with over 25 years of global experience driving growth, marketing strategy, and digital transformation. As Vice President at Google Asia Pacific, she leads business growth and inclusive innovation across Southeast Asia and South Asia Frontier, strengthening digital adoption and ecosystem development in the region. An MBA graduate from Kellogg School of Management, she is recognised for her leadership in scaling impact-driven, inclusive technology growth.
Sneha Singh
General Manager- E-commerce, TP-Link India
Sneha Singh is a seasoned e-commerce and marketing leader with nearly 20 years of experience driving digital growth and brand leadership. As General Manager – E-commerce at TP-Link India, she leads online sales strategy, platform expansion, and performance marketing to strengthen the company’s digital footprint and market position. She is known for building high-performing teams and delivering scalable growth strategies in competitive digital ecosystems. With a strong focus on innovation, strategic execution, and inclusive leadership, she has played a key role in positioning TP-Link as a leading brand in the networking segment.
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