About the Event
In an era where AI is transforming enterprises, women are stepping into a new leadership landscape shaped by rapid change and evolving expectations. The challenge today goes beyond participation, it lies in translating strengths, experiences, and ambition into meaningful influence within intelligent organizations.
She Tribe #1 was created to explore these realities. Bringing together individuals at different stages of their professional journeys, the meetup enabled open discussions on leadership, adaptability, and growth in an AI-first world. The emphasis was on honest dialogue, shared perspectives, and learning from lived experiences.
The gathering reinforced the value of community and conversation in navigating change. Attendees walked away with greater clarity on their role in the intelligent enterprise and a renewed sense of confidence in shaping their own paths forward.
Speakers
Vice President, HR Head India
Rekha Narendra is a seasoned HR leader with over 28 years of experience driving people strategy across global and Indian organizations. She has held leadership roles at Murugappa Group, Ford Motor Company, Genpact, and Kantar, where she led impactful initiatives in culture, talent, and organizational transformation.
A certified ICF-accredited Life Coach and an alumna of ISB’s Future CHRO Program, Rekha was recognized among Forbes India’s Top 30 Talent Leaders in 2025. Currently, as Head of HR at RealPage India, she champions inclusive culture and purpose-driven leadership.
Deputy Director, Data and AI,
Strategy and Transformation
Ashwini Duvvuri is an AI and data product leader with nearly two decades of experience transforming enterprise complexity into strategic clarity across FMCG, retail, supply chain, life sciences, and technology. She specializes in building and scaling enterprise-grade AI, analytics, and data products that drive measurable business outcomes.
A trusted C-suite partner, Ashwini is known for converting complex data into high-impact, decision-ready insights through modern cloud-native platforms and advanced analytics. Her work has delivered over $500M in business value, alongside significant gains in efficiency, accuracy, and speed to value.
Blending deep technical expertise with storytelling and product thinking, Ashwini architects transformation at scale, helping organizations turn insight into sustained impact.
Chief Staff Officer
Mohana Bhalla is the Chief Staff Officer at Covasant, with over 20 years of experience driving organizational effectiveness and operational excellence. A trusted partner to leadership, she focuses on building high-performance, transparent cultures and attracting talent aligned to long-term growth.
Previously, Mohana held senior leadership roles at Cigniti, where she led enterprise-wide strategy, operations, and HR transformation initiatives. Her leadership is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and empowering teams to thrive through change.
