
WINPE Women on Boards
Bridging the gender gap in Indian boardrooms.

Bridging the gender gap in Indian boardrooms.
WINPE's "Women on Boards" programme addresses gender underrepresentation on corporate boards in India. It combines nurturing board-ready women with commitments from PE/VC firms to prioritize board diversity. The program develops a pipeline of qualified women candidates through training and mentorship, while also securing commitments from firms to enhance board diversity.
WINPE's mission is to bridge the gender gap in Indian boardrooms by developing a pipeline of board-ready women and securing commitments from PE/VC firms to prioritize diversity in board composition.
Designed for Investors, Operators, General Partners, Fund Managers. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally cohort events only.
Eligibility:
- Senior professional background
- Board interest and capability
- Gender (women focus)
- Commitment to diversity leadership
Eligibility includes a senior professional background, interest in board roles, and a commitment to diversity leadership. The selection process involves resume submission and assessments.
For Candidates:
- Board placement opportunity
- Professional network expansion
- Executive development
- Leadership recognition
For Companies:
- Access to diverse, qualified board candidates
- Board composition improvement
- Performance and governance enhancement
- ESG and diversity goals advancement
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
The program does not provide any financial compensation to participants.
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
The program is hybrid. Participation is generally cohort events only.

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