Arundhati Bhattacharya
Arundhati Bhattacharya, the Chairperson and CEO of Salesforce India, made history as the first woman to serve as the Chairperson of the State Bank of India.
Arundhati Bhattacharya's journey is motivating and her advice is immediately useful.
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10+ years
women-in-leadership, leadership, financial literacy, banking transformation
About Arundhati Bhattacharya
The inspiring leader and a sought-after motivational speaker Arundhati Bhattacharya is the Chairperson and CEO of Salesforce India. She made history as the first woman to lead SBI, India's largest public sector bank, proving that a woman can make history just with her hard work and passion.
In January 2022, Bhattacharya released her autobiography, Indomitable: A Working Woman's Notes on Work, Life, and Leadership, published by HarperCollins. Her story serves as a proof of motivation for aspiring professionals, particularly women striving for success in corporate and financial sectors. Through her speeches, Bhattacharya continues to inspire individuals to challenge societal norms, embrace leadership, and remain steadfast in their ambitions. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience and vision in achieving extraordinary success.
Since her experience in banking, she has made a smooth transition into the corporate world and is currently associated with senior leadership and board positions, including Chairperson & CEO – Salesforce India, besides other board positions in leading global corporations. Her experience is uniquely placed at the intersection of scale in the public sector, agility in the private sector, and global governance norms.
A much-in-demand keynote speaker, Arundhati Bhattacharya is frequently invited to speak at leadership forums, corporate events, and boardroom meetings. Corporations hire Arundhati Bhattacharya as a speaker for her deep insights into leadership, ethics, diversity, and managing change at scale. Her talks are practical, ethical, and deeply inspiring, especially when leaders are steering their organisations through a period of complexity and change.
The inspiring leader and a sought-after motivational speaker Arundhati Bhattacharya is the Chairperson and CEO of Salesforce India. She made history as the first woman to lead SBI, India's largest public sector bank, proving that a woman can make history just with her hard work and passion.
In January 2022, Bhattacharya released her autobiography, Indomitable: A Working Woman's Notes on Work, Life, and Leadership, published by HarperCollins. Her story serves as a proof of motivation for aspiring professionals, particularly women striving for success in corporate and financial sectors. Through her speeches, Bhattacharya continues to inspire individuals to challenge societal norms, embrace leadership, and remain steadfast in their ambitions. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience and vision in achieving extraordinary success.
Since her experience in banking, she has made a smooth transition into the corporate world and is currently associated with senior leadership and board positions, including Chairperson & CEO – Salesforce India, besides other board positions in leading global corporations. Her experience is uniquely placed at the intersection of scale in the public sector, agility in the private sector, and global governance norms.
A much-in-demand keynote speaker, Arundhati Bhattacharya is frequently invited to speak at leadership forums, corporate events, and boardroom meetings. Corporations hire Arundhati Bhattacharya as a speaker for her deep insights into leadership, ethics, diversity, and managing change at scale. Her talks are practical, ethical, and deeply inspiring, especially when leaders are steering their organisations through a period of complexity and change.
Achievements
First Woman Chairperson of SBI: She made history as the first woman to lead the State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest public sector bank.
Forbes Recognition (2016): Ranked 25th among the world's most powerful women by Forbes.
Fortune’s Greatest Leaders List: The only Indian corporate leader on Fortune's World's Greatest Leaders list, ranked 26th.
Harvard Business Review Feature (2018): Her journey was documented in an interview titled "Arundhati Bhattacharya: The Making of SBI’s First Woman Chairperson."
Padma Shri Award (2025): Honored with India’s fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri, for her contributions to banking and leadership.
Author of "Indomitable" (2022): Published her autobiography, Indomitable: A Working Woman’s Notes on Work, Life, and Leadership, sharing her experiences in a male-dominated industry.
Chairperson of IIM Sambalpur: Serving as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors at Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur).
Serar Sera Award (2015): Awarded by Anandabazar Patrika for her outstanding achievements.
Non-Executive Director at Reliance Industries: Serving as a Non-Executive Director with Reliance Industries Limited.
Business Leader of the Year (2018): Recognized as the Business Leader of the Year at The Asian Awards.
First Woman Chairperson of SBI: She made history as the first woman to lead the State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest public sector bank.
Forbes Recognition (2016): Ranked 25th among the world's most powerful women by Forbes.
Fortune’s Greatest Leaders List: The only Indian corporate leader on Fortune's World's Greatest Leaders list, ranked 26th.
Harvard Business Review Feature (2018): Her journey was documented in an interview titled "Arundhati Bhattacharya: The Making of SBI’s First Woman Chairperson."
Padma Shri Award (2025): Honored with India’s fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri, for her contributions to banking and leadership.
Author of "Indomitable" (2022): Published her autobiography, Indomitable: A Working Woman’s Notes on Work, Life, and Leadership, sharing her experiences in a male-dominated industry.
Chairperson of IIM Sambalpur: Serving as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors at Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur).
Serar Sera Award (2015): Awarded by Anandabazar Patrika for her outstanding achievements.
Non-Executive Director at Reliance Industries: Serving as a Non-Executive Director with Reliance Industries Limited.
Business Leader of the Year (2018): Recognized as the Business Leader of the Year at The Asian Awards.Enquire Now
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Arundhati Bhattacharya
First Woman Chairperson, SBI
First woman to lead India’s largest public sector bank
Forbes World’s Most Powerful Women
Ranked 25th among world’s most powerful women leaders
Padma Shri
Honoured with India’s fourth-highest civilian award for leadership
Fortune World’s Greatest Leaders
Only Indian corporate leader featured on global list
Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIM Sambalpur
Academic governance at Indian management institute
Harvard Business Review Feature
Profiled for leadership as SBI’s first woman chairperson
Sera Sera Award
Recognized for outstanding achievements by ABP Group
Author – Indomitable
Published autobiography sharing leadership lessons
Non-Executive Director, Reliance Industries
Serves on board of India’s leading conglomerate
Business Leader of the Year, Asian Awards
Recognized internationally for excellence in corporate leadership
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Arundhati Bhattacharya, the Chairperson and CEO of Salesforce India, made history as the first woman to serve as the Chairperson of the State Bank of India.
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