Debjani Ghosh is a highly respected and transformative leader in the technology industry, currently serving as a Distinguished Fellow at NITI Aayog with a charter to establish a pioneering frontier tech think tank. With a stellar, 28-year career that includes pivotal leadership roles at Intel and as the first female President of Nasscom, she is a leading voice in AI and human-centric technology, driving India's emergence as a global innovation powerhouse.
During her tenure at Nasscom (2018–2024), Ghosh redefined the organization's focus, elevating its influence on frontier technologies and championing the development of a robust deep tech ecosystem. Her strategic vision is encapsulated in her rallying cry, “Think Digital. Think India,” which transformed the nation's tech narrative from a low-cost hub to a global powerhouse of cutting-edge innovation. She also introduced the concept of the “Techade”—a vision of a transformative decade driven by technological advancement.
Ghosh consistently emphasizes India’s unique position to spearhead international collaborations grounded in human-centric and environmentally conscious innovation. Her visionary “Inevitable India” strategy further established the country as the world’s most trusted partner for digital transformation. Her success—from studying economics and political science to becoming the first woman to lead Intel’s South Asia operations—is attributed to an insatiable curiosity, adaptability, and resilience.
In recognition of her extraordinary achievements, Ghosh was honored by the President of India in 2018 as a pioneer among India’s “First Ladies” and was named “Tech Leader of the Year” by Vogue in 2020 for steering the sector through the pandemic. She currently serves on the boards of Karmayogi Bharat and the RBI Innovation Hub. Her presentations provide leaders with a strategic blueprint for the future of technology, emphasizing that advancements must propel both economic progress and uplift societal well-being.
