Book IWD Speaker: Avvanti Gupta

Speaker Profile
Avvanti Gupta is a senior transformation and M&A leader with 24+ years of experience
spanning global enterprises, startups, and venture ecosystems. Currently leading Ventures and
Transformation for IBM Consulting across India and Asia Pacific, Avvanti is known for
building high-performing, diverse teams and translating complex change into measurable
business outcomes—without losing sight of people and culture.
Her leadership journey cuts across corporate boardrooms, founder ecosystems, and Global
Capability Centers (GCCs), where she has successfully integrated acquisitions, scaled
transformation teams across geographies, and driven over $80M in inorganic revenue in the last
three years alone.
A strong advocate for inclusive leadership, gender equity, and career reinvention, Avvanti
brings a practical, lived perspective on what it takes to lead with authenticity in high-pressure,
male-dominated, and rapidly evolving environments.



Areas of Expertise
• Inclusive & Authentic Leadership in Complex Organizations
• Diversity at the Intersection of Business, Technology & Growth
• M&A Integration with a People-First Lens
• Scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs)
• Building High-Trust, Cross-Cultural Leadership Teams
• Women in Leadership, Sponsorship & Career Transitions
• Leading Through Ambiguity, Change & Transformation

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