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Deepika Padukone joins Amal Clooney, Angelina Jolie, Selena Gomez and other notable names in 'The Shift's 90 Plus One' list
The list also honours other Indian-origin women making a global impact, including Leena Nair, Rupi Kaur, Trisha Shetty, Geetha Murali, Shilpa Yarlagadda, and Seema R. Hingorani read more The Shift's inaugural list of 90 extraordinary women redefining leadership, creativity, and cultural influence around the world has featured two women from Indian cinema, Zoya Akhtar and Deepika Padukone. They are in incredible company, alongside names like Amal Clooney, Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, and other rising voices, legacy leaders and global changemakers. Here's the actress' post: STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Both Deepika and Zoya have been pioneers in the make driven industry with their talent and creative choices. As Indian women, they have inspired audiences globally, setting new standards. The list also honours other Indian-origin women making a global impact, including Leena Nair, Rupi Kaur, Trisha Shetty, Geetha Murali, Shilpa Yarlagadda, and Seema R. Hingorani At the heart of the issue is Gloria Steinem - a global feminist icon, writer, and activist whose lifelong work continues to inspire and empower generations. Gloria's Foundation is created to carry forward her legacy, with a mission to advance the feminist movement and support the next wave of changemakers. Deepika Padukone is truly the Queen of Bollywood, and her reign transcends boundaries. With her stellar performances and contributions to the entertainment industry, Padukone has created a mark for herself, globally. More than just a celebrated superstar, she is a global icon who has made India proud on international platforms time and again. Yet again, Deepika has pinned India on the global map as Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honours Deepika with her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the class of 2026 in Motion Pictures category. Announced over a live-stream, it becomes even more special as Deepika becomes the only Indian to receive this prestigious accolade. Our Indian superstar shares the class with Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci, Demi Moore and many more renowned performers. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
India.com
02-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet the 9 Indian-Origin CEOs Leading Global Companies – From Google and Adobe to Chanel: Check Their Education, Age, And Inspiring Journey
photoDetails english 2925324 Indian Origin CEOs Leading Global Companies List: Leaders of Indian origin are leaving a remarkable imprint on the global stage, steering some of the world's most influential companies. From Google to Adobe, and even Chanel, their inspiring journeys tell a powerful story—one that begins with strong academic foundations in India and evolves through a rich tapestry of global experiences. These leaders aren't just occupying top positions; they're driving innovation, shaping industries, and redefining what it means to lead in the modern world. Their rise is a testament to how education, vision, and cross-cultural insight can come together to inspire impactful leadership across continents. Updated:Jul 02, 2025, 02:12 PM IST Arvind Krishna: IBM CEO Age And Education 1 / 9 Arvind Krishna was born on November 23, 1962, in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, to parents with a military background. He earned a degree from IIT Kanpur and later completed a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois. Krishna joined IBM in 1990 and rose through the ranks to bcome CEO in 2020 and Chairman in 2021. He currently resides in the New York metropolitan area. Leena Nair: Chanel CEO Age And Education 2 / 9 Leena Nair was born on June 11, 1969, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. She holds a B.E. in Electronics from Walchand College of Engineering and an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, where she was a gold medalist. After serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at Unilever, she was appointed CEO of Chanel in January 2022. Nair currently lives in Paris. Nikesh Arora: Palo Alto Networks CEO Age And Education 3 / 9 Nikesh Arora was born on February 9, 1968, in Ghaziabad, and is the son of an Indian Air Force officer. He completed his schooling at The Air Force School (Subroto Park), earned a in Electrical Engineering from IIT-BHU, and later pursued an MBA from Boston College and Northeastern University. Since June 2018, he has been serving as Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, based in California. Ravi Kumar S: Cognizant CEO Age And Education 4 / 9 Ravi Kumar S was born in the Mumbai region of India. He holds a B.E. degree from Shivaji University and an MBA from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar. After working as President of Infosys from 2016 to 2022, he took over as CEO of Cognizant in January 2023. He currently lives in the New Jersey area. George Kurian: NetApp CEO Age And Education 5 / 9 George Kurian was born in 1967 in Kottayam, Kerala. He completed his B.S. in Electrical Engineering at Princeton University and went on to earn a master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Stanford University. Kurian joined NetApp in 2011 and became its CEO in June 2015. He now leads the company from Silicon Valley. Ajay Banga: Former MasterCard CEO Age And Education 6 / 9 Ajay Banga was born on November 10, 1959, in Khadki, Pune, into a military family—his father, Lt. Gen. Harbhajan Banga, served in the Indian Army. He earned a B.A. in Economics from Delhi University and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. After serving as CEO of MasterCard, he became President of the World Bank in June 2023. Banga is currently based in Washington, D.C. Shantanu Narayen: Adobe CEO Age And Education 7 / 9 Shantanu Narayen was born on May 27, 1963, in Hyderabad, to a father who ran a plastics business and a mother who was a literature professor. He studied Electronics Engineering at Osmania University, followed by an M.S. in Computer Science from Bowling Green State University, and earned an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Narayen has been the CEO and Chairman of Adobe since 2007 and lives in California. Satya Nadella: Microsoft CEO Age And Education 8 / 9 Satya Nadella was born on August 19, 1967, in Hyderabad, to Prabhavati, a Sanskrit lecturer, and Bukkapuram Nadella Yugandhar, an IAS officer. He studied at Hyderabad Public School and completed a B.E. from Manipal Institute of Technology. He later earned an M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Nadella is the Chairman and CEO of Microsoft and currently lives in Redmond, Washington. Sundar Pichai: Google CEO Age And Education 9 / 9 Sundar Pichai was born on June 10, 1972, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to Lakshmi, a stenographer, and Regunatha Pichai, an electrical engineer. He was raised in Chennai and studied Metallurgical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. He later earned an M.S. from Stanford University and an MBA from the Wharton School. Pichai has been CEO of Google since 2015 and CEO of Alphabet since 2019, and currently resides in California. (Image Credit: File Photo)
India Today
13-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Who's Chanel's Indian-origin CEO honoured with UK's CBE title
French luxury fashion house Chanel's first Indian-origin CEO, Leena Nair, was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Prince William. The award, referred to as the CBE, is part of the 2025 King's New Year's Honours list, which celebrates individuals for their exceptional service or accomplishments in the award was bestowed upon her in recognition of her contributions to the retail and consumer India-born businesswoman dedicated the honour to the Chanel team, her family, and mentors. "Honour is a word that can sometimes feel overused, but today it carries profound meaning for me as I received a CBE," she said in her statement."I am deeply grateful for the unconditional support of my family and for the wisdom and generosity of all the people at Unilever and Chanel. I share this honour with all these wonderful people who have accompanied my career journey and shaped my values," the Chanel Global CEO added."I am especially thankful to my amazing team at Chanel, to whom I dedicate this award. This inspires me to continue to lead Chanel with audacity and integrity and to strive to have a positive impact in the world," she was presented with the honour at a ceremony held at Windsor wore a violet Chanel haute couture tweed coat dress, complemented by sandals from couture shoemaker Maison Massaro, and a violet felt hat crafted by Maison Michel, both companies that are owned by the French luxury brand KOLHAPUR TO LEADING CHANELBorn in Maharashtra's Kolhapur, Nair climbed from modest beginnings to lead the prestigious French luxury her leadership, the 115-year-old family-controlled brand has bucked the luxury slowdown affecting its rivals by delivering a 16% increase in revenues in 2023, worth $20 Chanel global CEO also featured on Fortune India's Most Powerful Women list for she was the youngest Chief Human Resources Officer at Nair has served as Global CEO of Chanel since January 2022. During her tenure, the brand has boosted its support for Fondation CHANEL, one of the world's largest corporate foundations, benefiting 9 million women and girls British-Indian businesswoman is an alumnus of Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur.
Fashion Network
13-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Chanel names London-based Ruth Warder its new global comms chief
Chanel has recruited a communications expert as a new chapter opens with 's creative direction. The French luxury house has entrusted the role to Ruth Warder, whom it poached from American communications giant Edelman, handing her the newly-created position of global chief communications officer. The manager will join Chanel in September. She will be based in London and report to the group's global CEO, Leena Nair. Her mission will be to drive the house's reputation strategy and amplify its voice worldwide. A graduate of Manchester University, Ruth Warder has spent her entire career in the communications sector, first with the English group Freuds and its PR agency Freud Communications, then with events agency GSP Events and from 2003 with PR and marketing agency Jackie Cooper, where she spent 10 years as managing director. In 2013, she joined leading American communications agency Edelman, where she held a series of senior positions, culminating in her appointment as CEO for the UK and Ireland and president for the EMEA region.
Fashion Network
13-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Chanel names London-based Ruth Warder its new global comms chief
Chanel has recruited a communications expert as a new chapter opens with 's creative direction. The French luxury house has entrusted the role to Ruth Warder, whom it poached from American communications giant Edelman, handing her the newly-created position of global chief communications officer. The manager will join Chanel in September. She will be based in London and report to the group's global CEO, Leena Nair. Her mission will be to drive the house's reputation strategy and amplify its voice worldwide. A graduate of Manchester University, Ruth Warder has spent her entire career in the communications sector, first with the English group Freuds and its PR agency Freud Communications, then with events agency GSP Events and from 2003 with PR and marketing agency Jackie Cooper, where she spent 10 years as managing director. In 2013, she joined leading American communications agency Edelman, where she held a series of senior positions, culminating in her appointment as CEO for the UK and Ireland and president for the EMEA region.
