About The Summit

Women in leadership roles bring a unique perspective, often characterized by collaborative decision-making, empathy, and resilience. Studies show that diverse leadership teams, including gender diversity, tend to perform better, fostering innovation, increasing employee satisfaction, and improving organizational outcomes.

In recognition of their significant contributions to the workplace and leadership excellence, Dun & Bradstreet hosted the inaugural edition of its grand conference, ‘Women Leadership Summit 2025’ with the theme ‘EmpowHER to Dream Big’ on 21st February 2025 at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai

The Summit Featured

EmpowHER to Dream Big

Empowering woman leader requires a seamless ecosystem fostering growth and innovation. Together, these ecosystems create an environment where women can dream big and drive transformative change.

Attended By

Dun & Bradstreet Women Leadership Summit is designed for a diverse range of professionals and industry stakeholders:

Dun & Bradstreet Dynamic Woman Business Leader 2025

The Dun & Bradstreet Dynamic Woman Business Leader 2025 is an endeavor to recognize the successful women leaders and women entrepreneurs for their exceptional leadership skills and business acumen. These women trailblazers make significant contributions to the workplace, helping businesses go above and beyond while also having a beneficial influence on the community at large.

Agenda

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Track 1: EmpowHER – Igniting Leadership & Innovation

  • The importance of mentorship, networking, and building authentic connections

  • Breaking through gender bias, societal expectations, and championing equity & inclusion

  • Strategies for balancing the stress of work-life integration

Ms. Beena Vaheed, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda

  • Significance of inclusive and supportive environment for women in tech leadership

  • Entrepreneurship in Tech - Overcoming funding barriers in scaling woman-led tech startup

  • Importance of continuous learning, fostering innovation, and skill development

Moderator: Ms. Kriti Sharma, Director. Head of Regulatory Legal and Compliance, Dun & Bradstreet India

Panelists

  • Ms. Kirti Patil, Joint President - IT & CTO, Kotak Life
  • Dr. Puneet Kaur Kohli, President IT & Data (CIO), Liberty General Insurance
  • Ms. Shivani Arni, CISO, Mahindra Group
  • Ms. Deepa Nagraj, Global Head of Communications, Sparkle Innovation Ecosystem, ESG and CSR, Mphasis
  • Ms. Mehjabeen Taj Aalam, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Raychem RPG (P) Ltd

Track 2: EmpowHER – Unlocking Support Framework for Women Leaders

  • Regulatory support - Simplifying trade regulations for women-owned businesses

  • Exploring the role of government in promoting digital literacy and access to e-commerce platforms for women-led businesses

  • Government’s effort in facilitating networking events and partnerships that connect women entrepreneurs with industry leaders

Ms. Pooja Arambhan Tiwari, Incoming Chairperson, FICCI FLO Mumbai andCo-Founder & CEO, iiV Health Solutions

  • Key barriers faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing finance and markets

  • Financial empowerment through individual wealth creation

  • Lending bias – Addressing the credit gap

  • The role of technology in improving access to finance

  • The importance of financial literacy and education

Moderator: Mr. Vipul Oberoi, Director – Marketing, CSR and Learning Solutions, Dun & Bradstreet India

Panelist

  • Dr. Nikita Raut, Deputy General Manager - Sustainability, Ethics & ESG, Bank of Baroda
  • Ms. Bhavana Mittal, Co-Founder, Executive Director and ChiefGrowth Officer, Bert Labs Pvt. Ltd.
  • Ms. Divya Karani, Chairperson and Executive Director, Kulfi Collective & Independent Director, Zee Entertainment
  • Ms. Bhavana Bindra, Managing Director – India, Middle East and Africa, The Lubrizol Corporation
  • Ms. Irem Sayeed, Chief Credit Officer and ESG Officer, UGRO Capital Ltd

Track 3: EmpowHER – Building Resilient Leaders for a New Era

  • Strategies for building resilience in high-pressure environments

  • Making strategic career moves

  • Mentorship and the role of women supporting women

  • Adapting to technological advancements and digital transformations for staying ahead of the curve

  • Rising above – Breaking the glass ceiling in leadership roles

Moderator: Ms. Naina Acharya, Associate Director, Dun & Bradstreet India

Panelists:

  • Ms. Sonal Agrawal, Managing Partner, Accord India
  • Ms. Charu Thapar, Executive Director - Property & Asset Management-APAC, JLL
  • Ms. Neha Gandhi, Executive Director, Stovekraft Limited

About the Report –
‘EmpowHER Insights: A Journey of Leadership’

Dun & Bradstreet unveiled the report ‘EmpowHER Insights: A Journey of Leadership’ at the summit,which featured the profiles of ‘Dynamic Woman Business Leader 2025’ by recognizing their achievements and leadership excellence across diverse fields. The report also featured their success mantras, key accomplishments, and success stories.

The report broadly covers:

  • Empowering Woman Leader of Tomorrow
  • Profile of Dynamic Woman Business Leader 2025
  • Expert views and case studies of prominent woman leaders

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