BWI: naseba’s 2nd Annual Women in Leadership Forum India 2011 to encourage more Indian Companies for top-management Gender diversity

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: naseba
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 03:30 PM IST (10:00 AM GMT)
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naseba's 2nd Annual Women in Leadership Forum India 2011 to encourage more Indian Companies for top-management Gender diversity


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, August 16, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- As social values continue to change and with globalisation causing an influx of multinational corporations to India, more and more Indian women are now entering the workforce.

Western HR practices, such as gender diversity in leadership roles, are providing greater opportunities for women in management positions, and they are now entering professions in the corporate world previously only occupied by men.

India is a force in the global economy, with a high demand for their talent - and in particular educated women. Movement away from traditional views and stereotypes means there are increasing opportunities for Indian women in management. Despite promotion into senior management and executive positions remaining an uncommon occurrence, women have progressed in to management in a relatively short time.

"Although ever-evolving HR practices, diversity practices and factors like education have led to an increase in the number of women working in India, there is still a lot left to be done to develop, encourage and empower women for management positions," explained Hema Hattangady, Vice Chairman and CEO of Schneider Electric Conzerv India.

The Women in Leadership series is returning to Mumbai this October, and is hosting some of India's most successful business women. These include Sangita Singh, Senior Vice President, Wipro Technologies; Shahnaz Husain, Chairperson, Shahnaz Husain Group of Companies; Kanika Dewan, Group President at Bramco, and Uma Nambiar, Chief Executive Officer at Fortis Hospital.

CEO of Radio City 91.1 FM, Apurva Purohit, said: "We are really pleased to partner with an initiative which addresses key challenges affecting today's business women. Radio City as an organisation encourages gender diversity and ensures that 50 per cent of our senior managers are women. We believe that women bring in a unique management style."

This years' event features six key components that contribute to the success of the modern businesswoman, namely: Aspire, attribute, achieve, idea, incorporate and identity.

The two-day initiative is a cutting-edge platform for businesswomen from all backgrounds, industry sectors and countries around the world. It is taking place on October 13th - 14th 2011, and is organised and hosted by French business information group naseba.

"The Women in Leadership series provides a unique networking platform for dedicated and aspiring businesswomen. It is a global initiative with localised annual forums in India, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Riyadh - combining both regional and international expertise - and is designed to cater for the specific development needs of businesswomen regardless of their location, background or culture," enthused the creator of the Women in Leadership series and CEO of naseba, Sophie Le Ray.

Event Details:
Venue: JW Marriott, Mumbai, India
Date: October 13th - 14th
Log on to www.wilforumindia.com to register

About NASEBA

naseba produces, promotes and hosts business summits, professional training courses and business exhibitions targeting executive level attendees across multiple industries. Each event is focused on re-education, networking and creating a deal-flow platform for all participating organisations. Whether it is raising capital, expanding to a new market, vendor sales contracts or sourcing a strategic partner, naseba facilitates and supports clients' business development.

Our team of experts conducts extensive research in conjunction with recognised thought leaders to ensure that all events are relevant, timely and at the forefront of market and industry trends.

naseba collaborates with leading media, industry and local authorities, such as International Data Corporation (IDC), International Business Consultancy Group (IBCG), Saudi Trading and Resources Co. Ltd. (STAR Group Holdings), HIL International Lawyers & Advisers (HIL), International Herald Tribune, CNBC Arabia, Zawya, Council of Saudi Chambers, Asharqia Chamber, Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Ministry of Health - UAE, Ministry of Economy - UAE, Ministry of Environment and Water - UAE, Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning - Qatar, Privatization and Investment Board (PIB) - Libya, Principality of Monaco, Singapore Tourism Board, Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad, Department of Civil Aviation - Malaysia and many others.

Since its inception in France in 2002, naseba has organised over 400 events and played host to 58,000 executive delegates globally. Operating from four strategically located offices, naseba has on-the-ground presence in Monaco, Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Bangalore and Kuala Lumpur.

For more information on naseba, please visit www.naseba.com.


CONTACT DETAILS
Mitha Ittycheriah, Marketing Manager, naseba, +91 (80) 30222017, mitha@wilforumindia.com

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