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When Inclusion becomes the cultural bedrock, employees can bring their most authentic selves to work and productivity surges. They feel heard and respected.
Dr. Saundarya Rajesh has been a strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, she is renowned for her pioneering work in promoting second career opportunities for women in corporate India spanning over two decades.
A highly regarded thought leader in India, and a well-acclaimed social entrepreneur and author
Her journey in the DEI realm serves as an inspiration to many
In December 2000, she founded Avtar – an organization that has pioneered the movement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in India! She went on to set up several other successful social enterprises including Avtar Career Creators, Flexi Careers India, Bruhat Insights Global, and Avtar Human Capital Trust. Her recent brainchild, myAvtar.com, is India’s first diversity job portal for under-represented groups such as women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans. Furthermore, she has revolutionized the career prospects of women professionals in India by introducing and promoting the ideas of “Career Intentionality” and “Career Re-entry” in the corporate world.
Her contributions in the field have earned her numerous awards and recognition, including the ‘WebWonderWoman’ award in 2019, and the prestigious “Winds of Change” award in 2019, making her the first international recipient. She is sought-after by organisations globally, and as a speaker at national as well as international conferences.
Keshav Prasad
Bhavani Balasubramanian
Bhaskar Prasad
Karthik Ekambaram
