Varsha Waishampayan

Varsha Waishampayan is the Founder and CEO of WingsforGrowth, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting women's leadership.12 She has 27 years of experience as a senior business leader in the financial services industry, particularly on Wall Street.1

Varsha founded WingsforGrowth in March 2016 after leaving her corporate career to pursue a more purposeful journey.1 The organization's mission is to help unleash leadership potential in women and create possibilities for future generations.1

Key aspects of Varsha's background and work include:

1. Professional experience:

   • 27 years in IT and operations solutions for complex business opportunities1
   • Worked as a department manager in large financial organizations and as an executive director in top management consulting firms1
   • Managed process improvements, cost optimization initiatives, and large-scale transformation programs1

2. Education and early career:

   • Master's degree in Chemistry from Jiwaji University1
   • Worked as a professor of Chemistry before entering the financial services industry1

3. WingsforGrowth initiatives:

   • Developed a Mentoring Masterclass program to institutionalize mentorship1
   • Created a Global Mentorship Institute1
   • The organization has grown to 500 people globally1

4. Personal interests:

   • Passionate about music and nature1
   • Lives in Bridgewater, New Jersey, with her husband2

Varsha's work with WingsforGrowth is driven by her desire to change the narrative around women's capabilities and leadership potential.1