Our Leadership

Leadership is about creating opportunities and fostering empowerment. By supporting women entrepreneurs, we cultivate a future where leadership knows no gender, only potential.

Leadership Team

Parul Soni

Founder & Secretary General

Gaurav Panday

Director of Corporate Relations

Savita Sethi

Director of Programmes

Bharat Soni

Lead - Access to Finance

Values That Leads Us

While chambers and associations exist, there is a lack of global-level policy initiatives for women in business. We bridge this gap by building strong networks and fostering higher business engagement for women entrepreneurs. Our goal is to expand globally and become the largest registry for women entrepreneurs. By actively engaging at the policy level, we work to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem worldwide, ensuring better opportunities and support for women-led businesses.

Establish Global Policy Initiatives –

Advocate for policies that support women entrepreneurs at the international level.

Build a Strong Business Network –

Create a robust global network to connect women entrepreneurs with opportunities.

Expand Market Access –

Help women-led businesses reach international markets and scale their ventures.

Develop the Largest Women Entrepreneurs Registry –

Create a comprehensive global directory to enhance visibility and collaboration.

Strengthen the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem –

Provide mentorship, resources, and support to foster sustainable business growth.

Drive Engagement at Policy Levels –

Collaborate with governments and organizations to shape policies that empower women in business.

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Parul Soni

Founder & Secretary General

Parul Soni is a globally recognized leader in Impact Consulting, Entrepreneurship, International Cooperation, and Human Development. As the Founder and Global Managing Partner of Thinkthrough Consulting, a global consulting firm with offices in six countries, Parul has a wealth of experience working with Fortune 500 companies across 55 countries. His expertise includes cross-sectoral partnerships, institutional networks, women entrepreneurship, ed-tech, digital health and e-commerce businesses.

Parul’s passion for making a difference in the lives of women entrepreneurs led him to establish the world’s largest global chamber, the Association of Business Women in Commerce & Industry (ABWCI). This community of prominent women entrepreneurs, organizations, educational institutions, and companies investing in women, is a testament to his bold vision and dedication to empowering women in business.

Parul’s reputation as a visionary with eloquent speaking skills, precedes him. Parul’s commitment to making a difference extends beyond his professional work. He is a Founding Board Member of Save the Children-Bal Raksha, Trustee and Board Member of SafeLIFE Foundation, Trustee and Board Member of Standing Tall-Handicap International, and Trustee of Ideas to Impact Foundation, a not-for-profit sister concern of Thinkthrough Consulting.

Gaurav Panday

Director of Corporate Relations

Having a rich corporate experience of 15+ years, Gaurav Panday has held significant positions, fulfilling managerial & entrepreneurial roles while working with diverse organizations. At TTC, Mr. Panday has worked across South Asia on projects concerning education, entrepreneurship, cross-border trade, tourism, social inclusion, digital connectivity, regional cooperation, and women’s economic empowerment.

Savita Sethi

Director of Programmes

Savita is highly motivated, a can-do attitude individual who enjoys networking and establishing relationships. She is a development sector practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience in not-for-profit-fields and related development projects and programs covering engagement in all three sectors (government, corporate and NGO). As a co-lead of a large network of individuals and organizations furthering the cause of women and their empowerment, she advocated for favorable policies for women. Savita has worked on projects with national and international NGOs and UN organizations with demonstrated initiative, creativity and success.

Bharat Soni

Lead - Access to Finance

After becoming a Chartered Accountant, Bharat started working for Banks and Financial institutions and has experience of 10+years in Lending, where he is responsible for Credit evaluation of deals and has ample experience in Deal Structuring and Monitoring as per RBI Norms (Reserve Bank of India). His experience primarily consists of clients who are majorly engaged in Manufacturing Industry, Service Industry or into Trading Business. As learning never stops, he is pursuing CPA (USA) for serving Global Clients. He has joined ABWCI to help the members get access to finance.

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