Advancing Women Towards Board Representation
Objective -
Accelerating action to advance women into leadership roles, specifically board representation.
Panel Composition -
The panel featured distinguished leaders from varied sectors, ensuring a multi-faceted approach to the discussion:
- Dr. Swapnalekha Basak (Moderator) – Guided the discussion with expertise in leadership, inclusion, and workplace transformation.
- Mr. V. S. Parthasarathy – Independent Director, CloudNine Hospitals, SEWA Bharat; offered insights on corporate governance, board dynamics, and social enterprise perspectives.
- Mrs. Kamolika Gupta Peres – Former MD, India & South Asia, ServiceNow Inc.; shared experiences and challenges of women in global corporate leadership.
- Mr. Sameer Madan – Director Finance, Agilent Technologies; highlighted the economic benefits of diversity and its financial implications.
Ms. Neha Shah – Co-Founder, MentorMyBoard; brought direct expertise in mentoring and preparing women for board positions.
About Bodhi Stree -
‘Bodhi Stree’ is a term inspired by the concept of the Bodhi Tree (also known as the Tree of Awakening) which was a large and ancient sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher who became known as the Buddha, is said to have attained enlightenment or ‘Bodhi’ under it. Stree is the Sanskrit word for woman. The purpose of the programme is to help women discover their ‘strength inside out’
Vision: To leverage woman power for a better tomorrow.
Mission: To power and sustain a forum for women (anyone who identifies as a woman) to network, collaborate, inspire & get inspired to realize the best (Shakti) in them in all facets of life.
Brief Description -
The event’s central theme, “Accelerate Action for helping, guiding and mentoring women to raise them to their true potential, challenging mindsets and owning their due seat at the table,” was reflected in its core objectives:
- Mentorship and Guidance – Establishing structured support systems to help women realize their full professional potential.
- Challenging Mindsets – Actively confronting societal and organizational biases that hinder women’s advancement.
Ownership of ‘Due Seat at the Table’ – Advocating for women to claim and be granted rightful positions in leadership and decision-making roles, combining internal empowerment with external recognition.
Call to Action -
Attendees were encouraged to engage with the event on LinkedIn, participate actively in discussions, and continue exploring the themes beyond the session. The event served as an opportunity to gain actionable perspectives and contribute to a growing movement for gender parity in leadership.
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