Leadership Lessons From One Of India S Most Influential Technology Leaders

A veteran of the technology industry, Ghosh is the fifth president of NASSCOM and the first woman at the helm in its three-decade history. Ghosh is a firm believer in the power of technology in enhancing lives and livelihoods, and leveraging it for societal good. Ghosh was instrumental in developing the ‘Think Digital, Think India’ strategy aimed at establishing India as a hub for digital talent and innovation. As the NASSCOM President, Ghosh actively works with the industry and government to accelerate the growth of the Industry and strengthen India’s position as hub for Innovation and Digital Talent. Before joining NASSCOM, Ghosh was the first woman to lead Intel India and the Manufacturers’ Association for Information Technology (MAIT). In 2018, Ghosh was felicitated by the President of India under the auspices of the ‘First Ladies’ program, which honors exceptional women pioneers in their respective fields. In 2020, Ghosh was honored by Vogue as the Tech Leader of the year 2020. Ghosh has also been listed among India’s most powerful women in tech by Business Today.  To learn more about the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the IT industry, future of work in the new norm, and what skills are most important at times of uncertainty and crisis, Ray Wang, CEO and founder of a Silicon Valley-based advisory firm Constellation Research, and I invited Debjani Ghosh to our weekly show DisrupTV. Ray and I have delivered keynotes at NASSCOM events and we are both great admirers of Ghosh. The NASSCOM conferences are truly incredible with representation from the most influential CEOs of the biggest and fastest growing technology companies in the world, as well as government technology and innovation officials at the highest levels. Here are the key takeaways from our conversation with one of the most influential CEOs in India, Debjani Ghosh.  I encourage you to watch our entire conversation with Debjani Ghosh for additional insights about the transformation of the IT industry and important leadership skills needed in the next normal.