Fortunate to be in this industry; never faced gender biases: Vaishali Verma

The CEO of Initiative India highlighted how the industry has been a bastion of equality throughout her career

by e4m Staff
Published: Dec 6, 2024 3:08 PM | 1 min read

Vaishali Verma, CEO of Initiative India, was recognized as one of IMPACT’s Top 50 Most Influential Women of 2024. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the advertising and media industry, emphasizing its commitment to fostering equality and providing a level playing field for all professionals.

“There are so many people to thank,” she said. “I have worked with Shashi Sinha for the longest time, and I’m extremely proud to be part of IPG Mediabrands, where almost 40-50% of leadership positions are held by women. That speaks volumes about our inclusive culture,” she said.

Verma highlighted how the industry has been a bastion of equality throughout her career. “I feel very fortunate to be in an industry where I’ve never faced or felt any gender biases,” she noted, acknowledging the progressive environment that shaped her journey.

Dedicating her award to the countless women who juggle multiple roles with grace, she said, “This award goes to all the women who have danced their way through life—managing careers, homes, kids, and striving to be their best selves every day. I share this honor with my two daughters, who always put me on a pedestal, and my husband, Ameen, my equal partner, whose unwavering support has been my strength.”