Preeti Lobana of Google tops IMPACT'S 50 Most Influential Women list
Preeti Lobana of Google, Priyanka Salot of The Sleep Company; Hephzibah Pathak of WPP Creative; Harman Dhillon of Unilever and Influencer Kusha Kapila are amongst the top 5
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Published: May 26, 2026 10:26 PM | 2 min read
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- The 13th edition of IMPACT 50 Most Influential Women 2025 was held in Mumbai, celebrating women leaders in India's advertising, media, and marketing sectors.
- The event recognized 50 influential women for their exceptional business outcomes and transformative contributions through innovation and leadership.
- Notable honorees included Preeti Lobana (Google India), Priyanka Salot (The Sleep Company), and Monika Shergill (Netflix India), with 30 new entrants featured on the list.
- The event emphasized the importance of diversity in leadership and highlighted the ongoing impact of women leaders in shaping the future of the industry.
The 13th edition of IMPACT 50 Most Influential Women 2025 concluded on a powerful and inspiring note, celebrating some of the most dynamic and influential women shaping India’s advertising, media, and marketing landscape. Hosted by IMPACT Magazine, the prestigious event in Mumbai brought together industry leaders, visionaries, entrepreneurs, and changemakers for an evening dedicated to honouring excellence, leadership, and impact.
The coveted list of 50 recognised women who have not only delivered exceptional business outcomes but have also transformed industries through innovation, creativity, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. From marketing pioneers and agency leaders to media strategists and digital disruptors, the winners and honourees represented the very best of India’s evolving business ecosystem.
What made this year’s edition especially significant was the diversity of leadership represented across the Top 10, spanning tech, media, advertising, marketing, OTT, and the creator economy. The list featured influential names such as Preeti Lobana, Country Manager and VP, Google India; Priyanka Salot, Co-founder, The Sleep Company; Hephzibah Pathak, Executive Chairperson, Ogilvy India; Harman Dhillon, GM, Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever, South Asia; Kusha Kapila, Founder, Underneat; Monika Shergill, VP-Content, Netflix India and Geetika Mehta, Manging Director, Nivea India. Adding to the significance of this year’s list were 30 new entrants alongside several returning leaders who have previously featured on the platform.
Backed by a distinguished jury, the final list celebrated women who have driven meaningful impact, innovation, and influence across sectors over the past year. As the curtains came down on another successful edition, the event left behind a strong message — the future of the industry is being shaped by fearless women leaders who continue to inspire change, challenge norms, and redefine influence every single day.
Here are the winners:
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