The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) successfully convened the second edition of its annual India Leadership Summit (ILS) at The Lalit Hotel, Mumbai. Under the powerful theme “Winning a Seat at the Table,” the two-day event brought together leading experts from over 20 global healthcare and life sciences organisations to deliberate on the future of leadership and talent development in the industry.
The Summit witnessed high engagement from industry executives, emerging leaders, and entrepreneurs representing major organizations such as Amgen, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Cognizant, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), and Syneos Health.
Leading voices like Sadhna Joglekar (Novartis), Rehan Khan (MSD), and Apoorva Aggarwal (ZS Associates) drove in-depth discussions on how to accelerate professional growth and leadership impact.
“It was truly inspiring to stand alongside so many visionary healthcare and life sciences leaders, each committed to shaping the future of our industry. The India Leadership Summit embodies what the HBA stands for: empowering growth, elevating talent, and connecting purpose-driven changemakers across the globe. India is one of the fastest-growing regions in our global network, and this summit reflects the incredible energy, innovation, and leadership emerging from the region,” said Mary Stutts, Chief Executive Officer, HBA.
The HBA India Leadership Summit was strategically designed to equip participants with actionable insights: Day one featured high-impact workshops centered on essential practical skills, including the art of storytelling and how to build your personal board of directors, whereas day two delivered visionary keynote addresses, candid talks, engaging networking sessions, and impactful panel discussions.
The sessions were crafted to provide strategic insights, advanced leadership development tools, and meaningful global networking opportunities.
“In just three years, we have not only built a community—we have created a legacy. We took a global brand and shaped it into something uniquely relevant for India’s future leaders. In a world that has become increasingly virtual, we proved that belonging is not a place, but a culture you build with vision and the power of purpose. Our success came from the 4Cs — Community, Courage, Complement and Curiosity. Together, we nurtured a space where individuals don’t just grow; they lift each other. This is more than a program. It is a movement — and these leaders are only getting started.” said Dr Deepa Desai, Founder & CEO, D Cube Consultancy and Global Board of Director, HBA,