The program is an extension of Sodexo’s belief to create a gender friendly work environment. Two additional chapters will be launched later this month across Bengaluru and Delhi as well. With the mission of “Inspiring Change, One Person at a Time”, the Prernaprad network intends to raise awareness and understand gender issues, facilitate communications across gender, and promote professional development opportunities in the work place.
Deborah Gillis, Senior Vice President, Membership & Global Operations of Catalyst a keynote speaker for the event focused on female talent being the key to future business success and breaking down myths about women’s leadership. Deborah used Catalyst research on India and best practice examples to make her point. She also identified successful diversity programs that were sustained through senior leader commitment and accountability.
Structured on three fundamental pillars of awareness, engagement and transformation the SoWIN- Prernaprad Mumbai chapter is an effort by
Speaking on the occasion, Cecy Kuruvilla, Global Director – Leadership Development / Diversity, Sodexo said, “By launching our second chapter we are ensuring our commitment towards fostering a gender friendly workplace and promoting equal opportunity. Our first chapter which was launched in Chennai proved to be a great success and we are certain our following chapters will be well received and support women’s professional development.”