Session: Transformational Leadership (Navigating Through the Current Times)
Transformational Leadership - Navigating Through the Current Times, is designed for anyone managing & navigating through the dynamic changes in the industry. The session explores transformational leadership in detail, highlighting core principles, leadership in the current environment, strategies for effective leadership, and actionable steps for leaders.
Bio
Divya Rao is seasoned leader with a blend of product, domain knowledge, people leadership skills with 20+ years of Industry experience. Ability to be agile, aligning to the changing business demands, ability to translate business expectations into tangible goals for the team & operational agility are her key strengths.
Some of the highlights of her contributions & achievements in Women in Tech Initiatives include:
• Recognition & Awards: Honored with the esteemed "Women in Tech Product" award from HerKey in 2025.
• Speaking Engagements: Served as a featured speaker on an AI panel discussion at the STeP.in Summit 2025 and presented on a few occasions via the HerKey platform.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Active contributions as a core leadership team member for the LeanIn Women In Tech Network. Having long-standing involvement with the GHCI conference includes roles as a mentor, jury member, and track chair. Contributed to TechNest community as a technical mentor.
• Event Coordination: Partnered with LeanIn WiTI to successfully organize and drive numerous events & take care of the creatives.
• Thought Leadership: Completed the 100Days of LinkedIn writing challenge, establishing a consistent voice in the industry.