W-Power Trailblazers 2017: Meet the jury that cherry-picked them

The Forbes India W-Power Trailblazer list is an acknowledgement of the significant achievements being made by women across diverse sectors, and, in the process, leading the way for others.

Curated By: Forbes India

Published: Mar 3, 2017

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'Giving women a way to be recognised and to motivate them to set their goals higher is a good thing and Forbes India W-Power Trailblazers certainly is a positive way to achieve this. In a society which is still male-dominated, given the special challenges which working women face, particularly when they assume a leadership position, this deserves to be celebrated.'
-Zia Mody, founder and senior partner at AZB & Partners

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'It really feels good to see women break barriers and conquer areas that were hitherto considered male-dominated... these women have transcended global boundaries and are treading unconventional paths thereby inspiring not only other women but also men to follow in their footsteps. I believe that the Forbes India W-Power Trailblazers list will go a long way in inspiring and motivating millions of Indian women and urge them to perform to the best of their abilities, no matter which field they belong to.'
-Chanda Kochhar, managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Bank

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'India today is home to a new breed of women who display a sense of self-belief that allows them to excel in any domain, outperform their male colleagues and assume leadership roles in their respective fields. The women who appear in the Forbes India W-Power Trailblazers issue epitomise this brave new breed. They have broken the socalled ‘glass ceiling’, and in doing so set an example for others to emulate.”
- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairman and managing director of Biocon Limited

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'Trailblazing perhaps is not as fast-track an achievement as it sounds. A lot of innovation and research goes behind the work that takes you ahead of the game. That is what makes it a trailblazing phenomenon.'
-Ritu Kumar, fashion designer

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'The courage of conviction and perseverance that these women have displayed and the unassuming manner in which they have pursued their vision have made them all true trailblazers; inspiring examples to those who seek to aspire and excel in any walk of life.'
-Mallika Srinivasan, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of TAFE

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'Opportunities like this that profile achievers and showcase role models inspire a thousand others to follow in their footsteps. I am glad that Forbes India is making this effort and I hope this will be an annual feature. These women are achieving what they are because they are talented and committed to rise to their full potential—hard work and effective time management has ensured they achieve great heights.'
-Naina Lal Kidwai, former chairman of HSBC India