Advisors

Guided By Visionary Leaders

Our diverse group of advisors brings an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and expertise that shapes the SAWiT community. Their successes and achievements inspire our membership.

Meet Our Visionary Advisors

Roshni Nadar Malhotra

Chairperson of HCL Technologies

Roshni Nadar Malhotra is the Chairperson of HCL Technologies, a leading IT services company. She has steered HCL's expansion, achieving the distinction of being the first woman in India to helm a tech titan. In addition to her corporate leadership role, Roshni is a dedicated philanthropist who has been actively involved with the Habitats Trust, a non-profit organization committed to preserving India's natural habitats and wildlife. Her philanthropic endeavours extend beyond corporate boundaries, demonstrating her dedication to environmental and biodiversity conservation.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Renowned Indian actor

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is a renowned Indian actor celebrated for her contributions to Indian cinema across industries for her excellence in acting. With four Filmfare Awards and many other accolades to her name, she’s not only excelled on screen but also become a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment and wellness. Beyond her acting prowess, Samantha champions gender equality and mental health awareness, inspiring millions to embrace authenticity and self-care. Her dedication to excellence, empowerment, and holistic living continues to leave a lasting impact on both the entertainment industry and society as a whole.

Shobana Radhakrishnan

Senior Director of Engineering at Google

Shobana is the Senior Director of Engineering at Google, where she spearheads the advancement of next-generation television technology through collaboration with product and research teams across Google. Before joining Google, she held key technical leadership positions at Roku, Mindflash Technologies, Yahoo, and Netflix, specializing in the development of high-scale consumer systems. Shobana is also a prolific speaker at major international conferences, including Amazon AWS Reinvent, Streaming Media Connect, and Yahoo Conferences.

Asu Ozdaglar

Department Head for Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Asu is the Department Head for Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is also an acclaimed leader in optimization theory, and a committed educator and mentor at the Schwarzman College of Computing. Her notable work spans optimization theory, economic and social networked systems, and game theory. She has made significant contributions to optimization theory, encompassing convex analysis, duality, and innovative algorithms for large-scale systems and data processing. Notably, she co-authored the book "Convex Analysis and Optimization."

Farzana Haque

Senior Leader at TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)

Farzana Haque is one of the world’s leading voices and influencers on building large organizations, women empowerment, technology, youth development, and education. As a Senior Leader at TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), she has played a crucial role in the transformation and institutional building of the organization. As an Angel Investor and mentor to numerous entrepreneurs worldwide, Farzana’s vast network has allowed her to empower aspiring and established entrepreneurs alike. She serves on various boards, including those of global women-centric funds, and is an investor in women-led startups and organizations, solidifying her reputation as a global brand ambassador for Catalyst for Women Entrepreneurs.

Arjun Malhotra

Co-founder of HCL

Arjun Malhotra is an accomplished Indian entrepreneur, industrialist, philanthropist, and co-founder of HCL, where he served as vice chairman. His entrepreneurial spirit also led to the establishment of TechSpan and served as CEO of Headstrong, a US-based firm. Mr. Malhotra is on the Board of Governors for esteemed institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology Foundation in Kharagpur, the Indian School of Business, and the Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management.

Robin Abrams

Interim CEO at ZiLOG and President of Palm Computing

Robin Abrams is a distinguished tech industry leader, having served as interim CEO at ZiLOG and President of Palm Computing. With a proven track record, she led VeriFone as CEO and held key roles at 3Com, Apple, and Unisys. A University of Nebraska alumna with a BA and JD, her strategic vision and leadership extend to board roles in US public companies and the Anita Borg Institute. Robin is a dynamic force, blending legal acumen with a profound impact on technology companies, making her an influential figure in the industry.

Manoj Kohli

International Growth Advisor to MNCs & Global Funds and Business Transformation Coach to young entrepreneurs

Manoj Kohli is an experienced entrepreneur with a track record in industry transformations across mobile internet, satellite TV, renewable energy, digital unicorns, and electric vehicles. Former Country Head at SoftBank, Executive Chairman of SB Energy, and CEO of Bharti Airtel. He is committed to creating impactful businesses with excellence and integrity, and active in industry leadership and fitness.

Our Dedicated Team

Our team comprises industry experts who are passionate about women in leadership. They built SAWiT to create an immersive and empowering community of talent that generates relentless career opportunity for all members.

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