Women on Management and Boards

10,000 Voices.
One Circle.
One Vision.

An exclusive leadership community uniting India's most accomplished women directors, Independent Directors, CXOs and governance leaders — building visibility, connection and boardroom influence, together.

160+
Women Leaders
22+
Sectors
4th
Women Directors' Conclave
Women board leaders — One Circle, One Vision
1,00,000
Directors — our three-year community vision
Corporate GovernanceBoard LeadershipWomen Directors Conclave 2025ESG & SustainabilityStrategic NetworkingIndependent DirectorsBoard EffectivenessGovernance Excellence Corporate GovernanceBoard LeadershipWomen Directors Conclave 2025ESG & SustainabilityStrategic NetworkingIndependent DirectorsBoard EffectivenessGovernance Excellence
The Founding Faces

Meet the Top 100 Founding Women
Who've Joined the Circle

From banking and capital markets to manufacturing, technology and governance — these are the trailblazing women directors and leaders already shaping WOMB Circle.

Top 100 women leaders of WOMB Circle
Independent Directors
Founders & CXOs
Governance Professionals
Board Chairpersons
Strategic Advisors
Est. Mumbai, India Women leaders in the boardroom
Our Purpose

More than a network —
a movement

WOMB Circle brings together eminent women directors, Independent Directors, CXOs, founders and governance professionals in a trusted peer ecosystem defined by collaboration, integrity and shared purpose.

We don't just celebrate women in boardrooms — we create the pathways that lead them there, and keep them influential once they arrive.

Our Vision

To build one of India's most influential and trusted communities of women board leaders and decision-makers.

Our Mission

To strengthen relationships, governance dialogue, visibility and collaboration among accomplished women professionals.

Distinguished Community

Eminent Voices,
Influential Boardrooms

WOMB Circle counts some of India's most accomplished women leaders among its members.

Arundhati Bhattacharya
01

Arundhati Bhattacharya

President & CEO at Salesforce, South Asia | Former Chairperson, State Bank of India

Banking & Finance
Shanti Ekambaram
02

Shanti Ekambaram

Director, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited | Former Deputy Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank

Banking Leadership
Naina Lal Kidwai
03

Naina Lal Kidwai

The 'First' Lady | Padma Shri Awardee | Boardroom Icon

Corporate Governance
+

157 More Leaders

Independent Directors, CXOs, Founders & Governance Professionals

Across 22+ Sectors
Why WOMB Circle

Six reasons to belong

Strategic Peer Network

Connect with an influential ecosystem of accomplished women board leaders and governance professionals.

Meaningful Connections

Build lasting professional relationships with senior leaders across diverse industries and sectors.

Leadership Visibility

Participate in prestigious engagements and initiatives that amplify your voice and board candidacy.

Governance Insights

Access contemporary governance, ESG and strategy conversations, plus sharp industry intelligence.

Exclusive Events

Attend curated conclaves, industrial visits, meet-and-greets and signature leadership gatherings.

Collaborative Growth

Engage in peer learning, partnerships and discussions with like-minded leaders driving change.

Signature Engagements

Where leaders gather

From flagship conclaves to immersive industry exposure — moments that turn members into a movement.

Flagship Event 4th Women Directors Conclave 2025
Women Directors Conclave — felicitation
Women Directors' Conclave 2025

Women Shaping Viksit Bhaarat

The 4th edition — "Directors of Transformation" — brought together eminent women directors, governance leaders and changemakers, hosted in partnership with NSE.

4th EditionVenue Partner: NSEDirectors of Transformation
Industrial visit — members
Industrial Visit 2026

Inside the factory floor

An exclusive industry-exposure initiative — members visited Ami Polymer Pvt. Ltd. for operational insights, leadership interactions and on-ground organisational learning.

Ami Polymer Pvt. Ltd.Operational InsightsMembers Only
Exclusive Initiative MentorMyBoard members at industrial visit
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Moments from the Circle

Glimpses from our conclaves, industrial visits, and member gatherings.

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Videos from our events

Keynotes, panel discussions, and highlights from WOMB Circle events.

Our Foundation

Values that bind us

Collaboration over competition Leadership with purpose Governance excellence Mutual growth & support Strategic networking Knowledge sharing Diversity of perspectives Professional integrity
Membership Criteria

Is WOMB Circle for you?

WOMB Circle is curated for women already serving on Boards or in influential leadership positions. Membership is by application.

Women serving on Boards
Independent Directors
Women CXOs & Executives
Entrepreneurs & Founders
Governance Professionals
Senior Business Leaders
Strategic Advisors
Accomplished Women Leaders
Two Ways to Begin

Your seat at the table awaits

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Our Community

Eminent Women Directors & Governance Leaders

WOMB Circle is proud to host India's most distinguished women directors, independent directors and corporate governance leaders across 22+ sectors.

Naina Lal Kidwai Arundhati Bhattacharya Roopa Kudva Shanti Ekambaram Sutapa Banerjee Radhika Haribhakti Geeta Mathur Usha Sangwan Revathy Ashok Dr. Mita Dixit Amisha Vora Roma Balwani Dr. Uma Ganesh Dr. Lakshmi Mohan Dr. Srimathy Kesan Lila Poonawala Harini Balaji Gayathri Srinivasan Jaspreet Kaur Ashwini Bhide Monica Khanna Garima Dadhich Priti Paras Savla Sucheta N Shah Swati Mayekar Vaishali Babu Rajni Hasija Anita Shantaraman Bhakti Rana Chandra Iyengar Seemantinee Khot Vinita Bimbhet Shilpa Ajwani Amrita Nautiyal Maninder Cheema Rajyalakshmi Rao Sushmita Ghatak Renu Basu Mugdha Kalra Ranganayaki Rangachari Dr. Aarti Gupta Shweta Shalini Minal Khona Jyoti Patel CS Rupanjana De Jayanthi Talluri Anupama Sharma Jyoti Jain Sunita Maheshwari + 110 more Women Leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is WOMB Circle?
WOMB Circle (Women on Management and Boards) is India's most influential community of Women Directors, Independent Directors, Women CXOs, and Corporate Governance professionals. With 160+ women leaders across 22+ sectors, it is a MentorMyBoard initiative dedicated to strengthening women's presence on Indian corporate boards.
How many women directors are there in India? +
India's boardrooms remain significantly under-represented by women. As per recent SEBI data, women constitute under 18% of directors on NSE-listed boards. WOMB Circle, with 160+ women directors and governance professionals across 22+ sectors, is India's largest curated community working to change this — nurturing, connecting, and elevating women board leaders nationwide.
How can women join corporate boards in India? +
Women can join corporate boards in India through multiple pathways: building sector expertise and governance credentials, completing an ICA or ICSI Independent Director programme, networking within communities like WOMB Circle, and getting listed on MCA's databank of Independent Directors. WOMB Circle actively mentors and connects accomplished women to board opportunities across India's top companies.
Who can become a member of WOMB Circle? +
WOMB Circle membership is curated for accomplished women in leadership — including Independent Directors, Women serving on Boards, Women CXOs & Senior Executives, Entrepreneurs & Founders, Governance Professionals, and Strategic Advisors. Membership is by application and reviewed for profile fit.
What is the best community for women directors in India? +
WOMB Circle is widely recognised as India's most influential and curated community for women directors, independent directors, and corporate governance professionals. With 160+ members across 22+ sectors, the annual Women Directors' Conclave at NSE Mumbai, and its MentorMyBoard parentage, WOMB Circle is the premier network for women board leaders in India.
What is the Women Directors' Conclave organised by WOMB Circle? +
The Women Directors' Conclave is India's flagship annual governance summit organised by WOMB Circle. Its 4th Edition, titled 'Women Shaping Viksit Bhaarat — Directors of Transformation', was held at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Mumbai. The conclave brings together India's top women directors, independent directors, governance experts, and corporate leaders for high-impact dialogue on board leadership and governance excellence.
What are the benefits of joining WOMB Circle? +
WOMB Circle members get access to exclusive board-level networking, the Women Directors' Conclave, industrial visits, governance insights, leadership visibility opportunities, peer mentoring, and a curated community of 160+ women board leaders across India. Members also gain access to MentorMyBoard's broader ecosystem of board education, consulting, and board opportunities.
Who are the prominent women directors and speakers in WOMB Circle? +
WOMB Circle's community includes eminent women leaders such as Naina Lal Kidwai, Arundhati Bhattacharya, Roopa Kudva, Shanti Ekambaram, Sutapa Banerjee, Radhika Haribhakti, Geeta Mathur, Usha Sangwan, Revathy Ashok, Dr. Mita Dixit, Amisha Vora, Roma Balwani, Dr. Uma Ganesh, Dr. Lakshmi Mohan, Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Lila Poonawala, Ashwini Bhide, Rajni Hasija, and 140+ other distinguished women board leaders across India's top sectors.
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