The Modern India Podcast #68-Indias IT Gender Balance: A Model for the Nordics Podcast Series- Lighthouse Leadership: How Wipro Sets the Standard for DEIB in Tech

In this episode, we sit down with Sunita R. Cherian, Senior Vice President – Group Human Resources at Wipro Limited, to explore how the company is leading the way in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in the tech industry.  

With over two decades of expertise in Human Capital Strategy, Sustainability, and Diversity & Inclusion, Sunita has played a key role in shaping Wipro’s DEI initiatives, including the Women of Wipro platform. As a former Chair of NASSCOM’s National D&I Council, she has been a driving force behind inclusion efforts at Wipro and beyond.  

Wipro is recognized as a DEI Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum, setting industry benchmarks through impactful policies, leadership programs, and gender diversity initiatives. In this conversation, we discuss:  

- What it means to be a DEI Lighthouse and how Wipro has set itself apart in advancing diversity in tech  

- How Wipro integrates DEI into its core business strategy, ensuring it goes beyond corporate rhetoric  

- The company’s efforts to accelerate women’s leadership in tech through mentorship, sponsorship, and leadership programs  

- How Wipro designs inclusive hiring and talent development programs to support women and underrepresented groups  

- The policies and programs that have driven intersectionality, supporting cultural, socio-economic, and neurodiverse inclusion  

- How Wipro is leveraging AI and technology to advance diversity and inclusion  

- Key lessons for Nordic companies and how they can adopt best practices from Wipro’s DEI journey  

- Sunita’s top action for individuals and organizations to create sustainable gender diversity in the workplace  

Tune in to gain valuable insights from one of the leading voices in DEI in tech and learn how companies can build more inclusive and equitable workplaces.  

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