Dell India(NASDAQ:DELL), in association with the Biz Divas Foundation, has hosted "Women on Boards" - a collaborative symposium to address the importance of women representation and the increasing demand for diversity in India’s corporate boardrooms.
Alok Ohrie, President & Managing Director, Dell India, said, "Diversity and inclusion is at the core of Dell's vision and values. Women have been playing an increasingly powerful role in driving global economic growth with their unique approach to business. We are hopeful that this initiative will serve as an effective platform to raise awareness about the importance of women in leadership roles. Numerous independent studies have shown that diverse and inclusive cultures have greater productivity and higher customer satisfaction. Diversity is among the most important predictors of sales revenue, expansion of customer base and profitability."
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The symposium began with a keynote address by P. Krishnakumar, Executive Director & General Manager – Consumer & Small Business, Dell India. An inspiring panel discussion on “Being Board Ready” was organized with the industry leaders from the Indian corporate world: Kumud Srinivasan, President, Intel India; Anju Shenoy, Director, Ethics and Compliance, Dell India; Rajeev Khaitan, Senior Partner, Khaitan & Co.; and Revathi Kasturi, Managing Director, Laqsh Jobs Skills Academy. The discussion and debate focussed on the distinct value and role of women’s leadership in corporate and business, strategies to encourage and ensure women’s participation at the leadership level and the pros and cons of the new Companies Act.
