Arundhati Chakraborty spent over 11 years at global technology services company Accenture. It has significantly contributed to the growth of its $10 billion operating business by leveraging the vast opportunities created by artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI and automation. In recognition of these efforts, she was elevated to Group Managing Director, Operations at Accenture in August 2024. She was previously Managing Director and Global Head of Business Process Services Delivery.

Responsible for overseeing a global team of more than 220,000 professionals, she excels at managing complex transformations for clients. His ability to shape and implement talent management strategies across diverse and geographically dispersed teams has helped create immense value for clients around the world. For these reasons, debuted on the BT MPW list.

With an MBA in Marketing from the University of Calcutta and an Advanced Diploma in Leadership from Harvard Business School, Chakraborty’s academic foundation complements his impressive professional journey.

Reflecting on his career, Chakraborty says, “If I could go back (in time) and give myself some advice, it would be to… take things a little bit slowly and eventually go faster and focus on establishing strong relationships before pleading. for change,” says Chakraborty. This emphasis on relationships and thoughtful progress reflects his strategic approach to leadership.

Chakraborty says she takes inspiration from the people around her. “Their stories of resilience, creativity and mutual commitment to each other’s success are priceless,” she says. » And even if he likes professional challenges, personal challenges can sometimes be more difficult to overcome. “So I learned the importance of prioritizing critical personal and family issues,” she says.

Chakraborty believes that success has many dimensions: whether it is building trust by nurturing new customers, coaching your teams to succeed and watching them grow, or even watching your children adopt the values ​​that are dear to him.

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