Forbes’ Most Influential South Asian Women In The US
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Forbes’ Most Influential South Asian Women In The US
March 6, 2025
Priyanka Chopra, our ‘Desi Girl’, is making India proud and how.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Nair created history as the first South Asian CEO of a high-end fashion brand, from Unilever to CHANEL.
Leena Nair
After being the first female CEO of PepsiCo, Nooyi currently sits on the board at Amazon.
Indra Nooyi
As the CEO of Flex, Advaithi has improved EV and climate technology collaborations between the US and India.
Revathi Advaithi
The first billion-dollar company run by a South Asian woman, ClassPass, was launched by Kadakia.
Payal Kadakia
Acharia is the CEO of A-Series Investments and Management and a brand strategist.
Anjula Acharia
She also contributed significantly to Priyanka Chopra’s smooth Hollywood transition.
Kaling shaped modern television by making her mark in Hollywood as an actor, writer, director and producer.
Mindy Kaling
At just 33, Sud took over as CEO of Vimeo and made the company profitable.
Anjali Sud
Lakshmi is paving the way in TV by introducing immigrant delicacies that have influenced Western cuisine.