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5 Indian Americans feature in the list of ‘The

Top 25 Women Chief Digital Officers of 2024’

OUR BUREAU current job as Chief Digital Officer, she worked as
Director of Technology of the James Irvine Founda-
New York, NY
tion for three years, where she was recruited to drive
omen We Admire announced The Top 25 a complete transformation of IT team, systems, and
Women Chief Digital Officers of 2024 - operations for this foundation committed to enhanc-
Wthese leaders are instrumental in leading ing the quality of life for people in California. Before
digital transformation initiatives within their respec- that, she served as VP of Technology for Charming
tive organizations. Their experience and expertise Charlie, a specialty retailer that grew from 17 to 120
foster innovation and drive disruptive strategies. stores nationally.
They develop personalized and seamless digital Ekta Chopra holds a BA in technology & op-
experiences that resonate with their customers, im- erations management and a minor in finance from
prove engagement, and build brand loyalty. California Polytechnic State University. She is also
Sushmita Biswas (USAA), Sehr Thadhani (Nas- a member of Silicon Valley CIO/CTO groups as a
daq), Ekta Chopra (e.l.f. Beauty), Prama Bhatt (Ulta thought leader.
Beauty), Reeny Sondhi (Twilio) are named in this illus- Prama Bhatt, at Ulta Beauty Bhatt alongwith
trious list which features the leaders whose experience her team reinvented beauty engagement through
and expertise foster innovation and drive disruptive innovative, reimagined digital and omnichannel ex-
strategies. They develop personalized and seamless periences. Since joining the Fortune 500 retailer in
digital experiences that resonate with their custom- Sehr Thadani has held senior roles across brand 2014, her forward-thinking, visionary approach has
ers, improve engagement, and build brand loyalty. strategy, business design, innovation and transforma- fueled e-commerce growth which now accounts for
Sushmita Biswas is the Chief Digital Of- tion at some of the world’s top companies, including more than 20% of total company sales.
ficer (CDO) of USAA, LifeCo. As a Finan- Nasdaq, where she is the Chief Digital Officer, and Renee Sondhi is currently responsible for the
cial Services executive with 20+ years expe- previously at Google, NBC, Edelman Digital, and Information and Corporate Security organizations
rience in digital strategy and transformation, Viacom. She has also served as a trusted advisor and as well as Information Technology. She joined
product & operations management and data-analytics. thought partner to some of the world’s top executives Twilio from Autodesk where she was a chief secu-
Biswas has driven growth, efficiency and excep- and leaders at GE, Estee Lauder, Samsung, the De- rity officer. Sondhi was responsible for driving the
tional customer experiences in multiple countries partment of Education, and the White House during company’s security and trust strategy for its infra-
spanning the US, UK and Asia. Outside of work, the Obama Administration. Thadani completed her structure, products, and services. She previously led
Sushmita is an Indian Classical dancer, a profession- BA from Indiana University, Bloomington and did security engineering for EMC, now part of Dell.
al actor and an oil and acrylic painter. Passionate her MBA from Columbia Business School. Women We Admire provides news and infor-
about inclusion in diversity, Sushmita is founder of With over 20+ years of Technology experience mation on today’s women leaders in business, enter-
ConnectNDance, Newton -an initiative that con- from private equity and retail companies, Ekta tainment, sports, motherhood, medicine, law, and
nects children across cultures to unite through dance. Chopra joined E.L.F. in 2016. Before having her many other fields.

5 Indian restaurants make it to top 40 in the list of

150 most legendary restaurants in the world

OUR BUREAU If you are in Lucknow, a visit to legendary
Tunday Kababi is must for its succulent Galouti
New York
kebab, prepared from finely ground keema (lamb
even Indian restaurants have made it to the or mutton mince). These melt-in-the-mouth
list of the 150 most legendary restaurants in Galouti kebabs are extremely flavourful. Kolkata’s
Sthe world. The list was unveiled by Taste At- Peter Cat stands out for its Chelow kebab -- a twist
las, an experiential travel online guide. According to the Iranian beef kebab dish, replacing the beef
to the website, these are eateries that “are not just with mutton and chicken. Mavalli Tiffin Rooms,
places to grab a meal but destinations in their own popularly known as MTR, is another legendary In-
right, comparable to the world’s most famous mu- dian restaurant, located in Bengaluru. The place
seums, galleries and monuments.” Paragon in Kozhikode, Kerala, immensely popular for its is best known for its delicious Rava idli and Bisi
Paragon in Kozhikode, Kerala, immensely Biryani, occupied the 5th rank on the list Bele Bath.
popular for its Biryani, occupied the 5th rank on Figlmuller, a venerable Viennese institution,
the list. It was followed by Tunday Kababi, Luc- Paragon in Kozhikode, Kerala, is an emblem which grabbed the top slot, has earned its reputa-
know which grabbed the 6th spot. Kolkata’s Pe- of the region’s rich gastronomic history, celebrat- tion by specializing in a single dish - the Schnitzel
ter Cat stood at the 10th rank whereas Amrik’s ed for its mastery of traditional Malabar cuisine. Wiener Art - for over a century. The meticulous
Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal, a go-to spot for Delhi The dish that reigns supreme is the biryani, a attention to the sourcing of locally bred pork and
people for their crunchy paranthas, occupied the blend of rice, meat, and spices, steeped in age-old the precise cooking method results in a distinctive-
16th spot. Mavalli Tiffin Rooms in Bengaluru also traditions and prepared with locally sourced ingre- ly light, crispy schnitzel, making it a yardstick for
made it to the list and grabbed the 32nd rank. dients,” the guide wrote. this Austrian classic.

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