The recent webinar, “Decoding Corporates’ Insight into Investing in Women: Empowering Economic Growth,” provided an in-depth exploration into the pivotal role corporations play in advancing women’s economic empowerment. This enlightening session, part of the #CentumKnowledgeSeries, featured esteemed speakers Pooja Nanda, Garima Dutt, and Disha Shrivastava, who shared their expertise and insights on this critical topic.

The webinar highlighted innovative corporate strategies that promote gender inclusivity and create equal opportunities for women. Pooja Nanda discussed Mahindra Group’s efforts to create supportive work environments and break gender biases in recruitment. Garima Dutt captivated the audience with inspiring stories of women-led nano enterprises, emphasizing the transformative impact of tailored support and market linkages. Disha Srivastava delved into the integration of new technologies and the need for holistic education reform.

Professionals, advocates, and those interested in gender inclusivity and corporate social responsibility found the session particularly insightful. The discussions underscored the importance of continuous learning, strategic investments, and collaborative efforts in fostering a more inclusive and equitable business landscape.

The webinar concluded with a comprehensive understanding of the transformative power of corporate investments in enhancing women’s economic status. This event was a crucial step in inspiring action and shaping the conversation around gender equality in the corporate sector.

Speakers

Pooja Nanda

Head of Women Economic Empowerment

Mahindra Group

Pooja Nanda

Pooja has over 25 years of work experience at several Fortune 500 companies ((KPMG, Citibank, MasterCard, Credit Suisse and ThomsonReuters/Refinitiv), and is well versed in navigating diverse and key positions in large scale and global teams. She has proven success as a Professional Services and Program Management team leader in diverse business and cultural environments and has worked and lived in US, Europe, and Asia.

She holds a Global MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics & Environmental Studies from the University of Rochester. Pooja was keen to leverage her experience towards sustainable business practices and ESG, a topic that she is extremely passionate about.

She holds a Global MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics & Environmental Studies from the University of Rochester. Pooja was keen to leverage her experience towards sustainable business practices and ESG, a topic that she is extremely passionate about.

Garima Dutt

President, CSR

YES BANK & CEO, YES Foundation

Garima Dutt

Garima is a purpose led leader, inspired by the ability of individuals and organizations to make a positive contribution to society. A post graduate from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and a certified Sustainability leader from London Business School, Garima has nearly 20 years’ experience across sectors. Having worked in positions of increasing responsibility with Tata Motors, Reliance Foundation and GSK, Garima now leads CSR at YES BANK and is the CEO of YES Foundation.

Her varied experience of working closely with communities and social impact organizations has helped her successfully build and implement business aligned CSR strategies. With a proven track record of positioning CSR and sustainability as critical drivers of business and reputation, Garima looks forward to her continued contribution in this space.

Her varied experience of working closely with communities and social impact organizations has helped her successfully build and implement business aligned CSR strategies. With a proven track record of positioning CSR and sustainability as critical drivers of business and reputation, Garima looks forward to her continued contribution in this space.

Key Highlights

  • Delve into an in-depth analysis of corporate investments and their transformative effects on women’s economic empowerment.
  • Hear directly from leading experts who are at the helm of these initiatives within their respective organizations.
  • Gain insights into pioneering strategies and practices that are establishing new benchmarks for gender inclusivity in the corporate realm.
  • Seize the opportunity to interact with our speakers during a live Q&A session, enabling you to obtain personalized insights.

Who Attended

  • CSR Professionals
  • HR Executives
  • Corporate Strategists
  • Skilling Educators
  • Students/Learners
  • Technology Innovators
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