Chandrika Tandon and Sri Zaheer: Irrepressible Women

Businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon and Academic Sri Zaheer on resilience, not being defined by gender, and letting go of the self

ABOUT THE GUESTS

Chandrika Tandon
Grammy-nominated Chandrika Tandon is renowned for merging her music and business acumen to elevate human happiness. Known for her four albums and global peace concerts, she weaves ancient Indian wisdom into her work. As Chair of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, she is recognized for her significant contributions to science and engineering. She has earned numerous awards, including the Gallatin Medal and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Her journey has been featured in media outlets such as CNBC's The Brave Ones series.

Sri Zaheer
Sri Zaheer, stands as an eminent academic and business leader with rich experience across various geographies. She's currently the Dean of the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, introducing innovative degrees and initiatives under her leadership. Her career, which commenced at multinationals such as Tata Consultancy Services and Sandoz, transitioned into academia in 1992. Sri's achievements include the PwC Strategy& Eminent Scholar Award and the Women in Business Career Achievement Award.