WOMEN LEADERS JACK...ERRR... JANE OF ALL TRADES!
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ristotle Onassis, a prominent Greek shipping magnate, once said, “If women didn’t exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning.” This might seem funny to a reader, but if you really think about it, the meaning is quite profound. Women have always worked, only not given the rightful recognition in India, be it as a daily wage labourer or a helping hand in the field. Even if you go back to history, you will find a plethora of examples of where she has fought for her family, her people, her rights and even her country. So, what is it that makes women not only work but thrive in the so-called ‘Man’s World’? Breaking the labels of traditional & non-traditional roles and inculcating qualities such as persistence, determination, discipline, confidence, open-mindedness, creativity and passion, the following section interacts with three very strong and brilliant personalities who have carved a niche place for themselves. Nedra Pereira has a delightful tête-à-tête with three women leaders in a gender-biased world. Sonali Kulkarni, President and CEO, FANUC India Pvt Ltd, may be an eloquent soft-spoken lady, but she definitely knows how to get her point across. She speaks with honesty about the ongoings in the industry and tells us how she drives her company. Mohini Kelkar, Managing Director, Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd, has a penchant for always wanting to challenge herself by doing what is not expected of ‘women’, which is refreshing and inspiring. She talks on the double standards in the industry and how things are changing. Shubhra Miranda, Director, Omira Marketing Pvt Ltd, believes in staying true to herself and credits this quality in helping her face all challenges. allenges. She affirms that any industry is not about gender; rather, it is about one’s conviction of oneself and what drives rives people to do what they do.
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Sonali Kulkarni, President & CEO FANUC India Pvt Ltd
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Mohini Kelkar, Managing Director Grind Master Machines Pvt Ltd
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Shubhra Miranda, Director Omira Marketing Pvt Ltd
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