Current Role | Chairperson, HCLTech | Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation |
Previous Position | CEO, HCL Corporation |
Key Recognition | India’s First Woman to Lead a Listed IT Giant | Forbes Most Powerful Women in Business |
Background and Early Foundations
Born into the entrepreneurial legacy of Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL, Roshni Nadar Malhotra pursued her own path with degrees in communications from Northwestern University and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management. Her early passion for media and education evolved into a purpose-driven leadership journey at one of India’s top IT firms.
In 2020, she became the first woman to chair a listed Indian tech company — HCLTech, a $13B enterprise operating in 60+ countries.
Today, the Roshni Nadar leadership story bridges corporate scale with philanthropic soul — redefining how India’s wealth can drive systemic social change.
Career Milestones and Impact
Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
2009 | Joined HCL Corporation as Executive Director |
2013 | Appointed CEO of HCL Corporation |
2020 | Named Chairperson of HCLTech |
2024 | Led HCLTech’s largest AI & cloud acquisition in Europe ($900M deal) |
- Company Valuation: USD $50+ billion market cap (2025)
- Workforce: Over 225,000 employees globally
- Global Footprint: 60+ countries across IT services, cloud, cybersecurity, engineering
- Social Impact: Oversees $1B+ in philanthropic investments via Shiv Nadar Foundation
Leadership Style and Influence
Roshni Nadar is known for purpose-aligned leadership:
- Drives strategic transformation at scale — expanding HCL from outsourcing to AI-led consulting
- Champions inclusive education and gender parity
- Merges profit with impact, overseeing both enterprise strategy and systemic philanthropy
She is widely respected not just as a business figure, but as a voice for India’s evolving social responsibility ethos.
Legacy and Future Focus
Roshni’s legacy is in evolving HCL into a next-generation tech consulting powerhouse and building one of the region’s largest education networks.
Her current focus includes:
- Expanding HCL’s AI and quantum computing practices
- Scaling VidyaGyan and other rural leadership academies for underserved youth
- Promoting women in STEM and executive leadership through global mentoring platforms
She exemplifies a new class of Indian leadership — blending boardroom power with a systems-change mindset.
