April 22, 2021
Rekha M Menon, Nasscom Chairperson×
First woman chairperson of the IT industry’s apex body
Rekha M Menon, Chairperson and Senior Managing Director at Accenture in India, broke the glass ceiling on Thursday to become the first woman to take the role of Chairperson for Nassocom in the association’s 30-year history. She was previously Vice-Chairperson for the IT industry’s apex body in 2020-21.
Navigating the pandemic “I am honoured and humbled by this vote of confidence by the Nasscom Executive Council at such a crucial time for our industry. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic continues to test the resilience of our more than 4 million people, even as it has created new opportunities for growth with technology emerging as the lifeline for societies and economies across the world” she said. As we cautiously navigate the pandemic, I look forward to working with the Nasscom Executive Council and its members to drive our industry’s long-term growth by augmenti
Seven Dow leaders achieve top honors on OUTstanding’s 2020 leading LGBT+ professionals lists
Seven Dow leaders achieve top honors on OUTstanding’s 2020 leading LGBT+ professionals lists Dow today announces that seven leaders earned recognition on three 2020 OUTstanding lists: LGBT+ Executives, LGBT+ Ally Executives and LGBT+ Future Leaders. Two of these individuals ranked in the top 10 for their respective categories. 2020 marks the eighth year OUTstanding, a professional network for LGBT+ executives and their allies, has published these lists. A Dow leader has been recognized on one of these lists each year since 2014. The 2020 lists include the most weve ever had in a single year, with seven Dow leaders receiving the honor. Annual rankings are based on a review process of nominees selected among professionals actively contributing to an environment where employees feel safe, respected and valued both within and outside of the workplace.
Aon CEO Greg Case Recognized as Top Ally of LGBTQ+ Employees and Individuals January 20, 2021
Aon CEO Greg Case has been recognized for advancing the equality of LGBTQ+ employees and individuals.
Specifically, Case was named the No. 1 ally on the INvolve OUTstanding LGBT+ Ally Executives list for 2020. INvolve is a global network and consultancy that promotes diversity and inclusion in business by way of events, programs, thought leadership and advisory approaches.
Greg Case
The list on which Case is No. 1 includes executives from a number of other companies including Accenture, AXA’s life insurance arm, Procter & Gamble, EY, British multinational insurer Aviva, Goldman Sachs, Bank of England and more.