Honeywell’s ‘LeadHERS in Tech’ Champions Women Leaders in Technology
Bengaluru, India – Honeywell recently hosted its signature event, ‘LeadHERS in Tech,’ at its Bengaluru campus, bringing together over 200 influential women professionals from across the technology industry. The event served as a platform to highlight the achievements of women in technology, encourage leadership, and promote advancements in innovation.
Anant Maheshwari, President & CEO of Global Regions at Honeywell, emphasized the vital role of diverse perspectives in shaping the future of technology during his keynote address. He highlighted how women are not only contributing significantly to current technological development but are also leading the charge in the next wave of innovations. Maheshwari stressed the importance of initiatives like ‘LeadHERS in Tech’ in providing a supportive platform for women to take the lead.
The event also featured a fireside chat with Ashish Modi, President of Honeywell India, and Niranjan Kalyandurg, President of Honeywell Technology Solutions. They discussed the importance of male allyship in creating inclusive workplaces and how sponsorships can advance women’s careers. The leaders also addressed gender biases and the need for training to mitigate unconscious biases. The chat concluded with a call for women to be bold and active in shaping the future of technology.
A major highlight of the day was a panel discussion titled “Breaking Barriers in Tech: Stories of Resilience and Innovation.” The panel featured industry leaders including representatives from Continental, the AirBus Innovation Centre, GoDaddy, and Quest Global. The discussion explored how women are changing the status quo in technology and using new approaches to reshape the industry.
Inspirational talks were presented by Vandana Suri, founder of TAXSHE, India’s women-only taxi service, and Nisha Millet, former Olympic swimmer. They shared their stories of persistence and success. Anita Vijaykrishnan, VP of Engineering and India Leader at Honeywell Technology Solutions, stated, “Women in tech are not just solving problems–they are shaping the future.’LeadHERS in Tech’ marks the beginning of a transformative journey, serving as a call to action to inspire and empower women across the tech industry.” She further emphasized Honeywell’s commitment to supporting and elevating women’s contributions and leadership.
‘LeadHERS in Tech’ also included the ‘InnovateHER contest,’ which showcased tech-driven solutions from women teams working to solve real-world challenges. The contest highlighted the power of diverse perspectives in problem-solving. Attendees could also participate in specialized masterclasses and tour the Honeywell Experience Center, exploring the company’s innovations in aviation, automation, and energy transition, in addition to its diversity and inclusion programs.
Honeywell remains committed to empowering women and fostering technical leadership through innovation across varied fields:
- Building Automation: Enhancing communication technologies with twisted-pair cabling to provide cost-effective, high-speed networks to upgrade seamlessly.
- Fire Safety: Offering cloud-connected and wireless IoT solutions that provide real-time alerts, remote monitoring, and effective evacuation processes.
- Industrial Automation and Energy Transition: Its cloud-based Protonium suite that optimizes green hydrogen production to address renewable energy variability. This helps reduce costs and improve efficiency in sectors like cement and steel.
Honeywell is a global operating company, collaborating with numerous industries and geographies. Its business strategy is aligned with automation, the future of aviation, and the energy transition. The company provides actionable solutions and innovations through its Aerospace Technologies, Industrial Automation, Building Automation, and Energy and Sustainability Solutions businesses, which contribute to a safer, smarter, and more sustainable world.
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(Note: This article is based on information provided by NewsVoir.)
