The Morning Brief

Move Aside Tech Bros!

Dec 27, 2024

Munira Loliwala, VP of Growth and Strategy at TeamLease Digital, and Harish Bijoor, a brand and business strategist, dive into the rise of women in leadership within Indian tech firms. They discuss the impact of global tech giants' DEI initiatives on local companies and the role of Global Capability Centres in fostering female leadership. The duo highlights the need for supportive ecosystems that involve male colleagues and emphasizes cultural shifts necessary for meaningful change. Their insights shed light on the evolving landscape of gender dynamics in the workplace.

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Harish Bijoor

Munira Loliwala

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Quick takeaways

The increase of women in leadership roles within Indian tech companies reflects a positive shift in gender representation, though challenges remain.

Global Capability Centers have played a crucial role in promoting female leadership, yet executive participation of women still requires significant improvement.

Deep dives

Rise of Women in Leadership Roles

There has been a significant increase in the number of women assuming leadership positions in global tech companies in India. Notable appointments include Preeti Lobna at Google and Sandhya Devanathan at Meta, indicating a shift away from the historical gender disparity in the industry. Despite this progress, women still represent a mere 6.7% of executive roles in Global Capability Centers (GCCs) compared to about 8% in traditional IT services. This disparity highlights the work still needed to ensure women can rise to the highest levels of leadership across all sectors.

Intro

3min

Empowering Women Leaders in India's GCCs

9min

Building an Ecosystem for Women's Inclusion in the Workplace

3min

Evolving Gender Dynamics in the Workplace

5min

Building Supportive Ecosystems for Women Leaders

4min

More and more women are stepping into top leadership roles at Indian tech cos, primarily at Indian units of global tech firms. Recent high-profile appointments highlight a reversal of the long-standing narrative of gender disparity at the executive level. While global tech giants are making strides with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the question remains: are Indian IT firms keeping pace? How has the rise of GCCs contributed to this trend, and what do the workforce participation numbers reveal? Host Dia Rekhi talks to Munira Loliwala, VP of Growth and Strategy at TeamLease Digital and Harish Bijoor, Brand and Business Strategist as they unpack these questions and explore how the industry can close the gender gap at the highest levels.

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