Hear from two extraordinary women whose leadership, storytelling, and advocacy have inspired change across the globe.
Ann Mukherjee is a globally recognized business leader, educator, and storyteller with more than 30 years of executive leadership experience transforming some of the world's most respected consumer brands. She most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America, following senior leadership roles as Global Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer at SC Johnson, President of PepsiCo Global Snacks, and Chief Marketing Officer of Frito-Lay North America.
Beyond the corporate world, Ann has served on the boards of Mondelēz International, Hertz, and Sabra. She was appointed by President Donald Trump to the Economic Recovery Committee during the COVID-19 pandemic and has also contributed to the Clinton Climate Initiative.
Today, Ann serves as Program Director at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where she teaches executive education and mentors the next generation of global CEOs. She is also the founder of Sita22 Films, an Indo-American film company dedicated to amplifying the voices of those who have been overlooked or silenced.
A graduate of the University of Chicago and Booth School of Business, Ann has received numerous honors, including Forbes 50 Over 50, the AMA Marketing Hall of Fame, and Brandweek's Marketer of the Year.
Debjani Mukherjee Biswas is an internationally recognized change agent, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and two-time TEDx speaker known for inspiring individuals and organizations to embrace resilience, inclusion, and transformational change.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience at Texas Instruments, Tata Group, and PepsiCo, Debjani brings a unique perspective that combines engineering, emotional intelligence, executive coaching, and organizational strategy. She is the founder and CEO of Coachieve, LLC, where her innovative frameworks for leadership, diversity, and personal transformation are used across the globe.
Debjani is the internationally bestselling author of Miserably Successful No More: Power Over Stress and #UsToo: Bridging the Global Gender Gap. Her TEDx talks on gender bias and workplace inclusion — "But You Don't Look Like an Engineer!" and "#UsToo: Common Ground" — have inspired millions of viewers worldwide.
A passionate advocate for women's empowerment, Debjani serves on the Leadership Advisory Council of the Grameen Foundation, helping advance financial independence for women globally. She has received numerous honors, including the UT Dallas Distinguished Alumni Award, Top 10 Influential Women Leaders, and the Women Helping Women Award from the US India Chamber of Commerce.
Debjani holds degrees from IIT Madras, IIM, and the University of Texas at Dallas and is a Professional Certified Coach and Emotional Intelligence practitioner.
