WhoWe Are.
Poonam Chawla
WBD founder and Chief Visionary Officer
Poonam is an award-winning advocate for women’s empowerment, and, as WBD founder, leads initiatives that foster diversity and collaboration with Fortune 500 companies, esteemed institutions, and progressive governments. She’s also an associate publisher at 7Dimensions Media, where she handles the aviation and healthcare verticals.
Previously, Poonam has worked in leadership roles in media companies such as Bloomberg Businessweek Middle East, Khaleej Times and UMS Media, and her extensive experience included hosting international conferences that served as platforms to strategize actionable approaches across a gamut of sectors — including achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
In her spare time, Poonam loves to travel and discover new cultures.
Sushmita Bose
Chief Brand Officer
Sushmita is a senior journalist, editor, ideation specialist, and best-selling author. She has held top-rung positions in leading media companies in the UAE and India, including Khaleej Times, Hindustan Times and Business Standard, and has written extensively on women empowerment, interviewed top female change-makers, and curated verticals that sought to drum up awareness on matters relating to female resilience.
Drawing from her vast experience in the media, Sushmita, in her capacity as WBD’s Chief Brand Officer, identifies issues that need speaking about, and fleshes out strategies for implementation at an executive level. She is also a consulting editor with NRIFocus.com, where she explores ideas that straddle the UAE-India economic corridor.
In her spare time, Sushmita loves mentoring young talent, bingeing on Netflix, and judging food shows.
Poonam Chawla
WBD founder and Chief Visionary Officer
Poonam is an award-winning advocate for women’s empowerment, and, as WBD founder, leads initiatives that foster diversity and collaboration with Fortune 500 companies, esteemed institutions, and progressive governments. She’s also an associate publisher at 7Dimensions Media, where she handles the aviation and healthcare verticals.
Previously, Poonam has worked in leadership roles in media companies such as Bloomberg Businessweek Middle East, Khaleej Times and UMS Media, and her extensive experience included hosting international conferences that served as platforms to strategize actionable approaches across a gamut of sectors — including achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
In her spare time, Poonam loves to travel and discover new cultures.
Sushmita Bose
Chief Brand Officer
Sushmita is a senior journalist, editor, ideation specialist, and best-selling author. She has held top-rung positions in leading media companies in the UAE and India, including Khaleej Times, Hindustan Times and Business Standard, and has written extensively on women empowerment, interviewed top female change-makers, and curated verticals that sought to drum up awareness on matters relating to female resilience.
Drawing from her vast experience in the media, Sushmita, in her capacity as WBD’s Chief Brand Officer, identifies issues that need speaking about, and fleshes out strategies for implementation at an executive level. She is also a consulting editor with NRIFocus.com, where she explores ideas that straddle the UAE-India economic corridor.
In her spare time, Sushmita loves mentoring young talent, bingeing on Netflix, and judging food shows.
Husnpreet Kaur
Chief Experience Officer
Husnpreet is dedicated to crafting transformative engagements that empower and inspire participants across the Women Board of Directors (WBD) network. She curates WBD’s innovative training sessions, insightful mentorship gatherings, and thought-provoking roundtable discussions — all aimed at cultivating a corporate landscape where gender parity flourishes and female leadership thrives. As Chief Experience Officer, she plays a vital role in positioning WBD as a beacon for visionaries eager to drive impactful change. With a foundation in Psychology and a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, Husnpreet focuses on fostering effectiveness and guiding members toward meaningful outcomes. Her extensive experience in scaling businesses, navigating acquisitions, and executing exit strategies has enhanced her ability to cultivate relationships and bridge professional divides.
Tanu Chopra
Chief Communications Officer
Having worked with top global and local brands like Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Amazon, ADQ, Huawei, and the Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Tanu’s core expertise in public relations and communications spans the MENA region and beyond. With over 18 years of experience, she excels in creating impactful communication strategies that elevate brand visibility, humanize businesses, and position executives as thought leaders. She is also the Founder and Chief Storyteller of Hope Founderz, a communication agency, specializing in authentic and impactful storytelling. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Tanu is dedicated to mentoring and nurturing young talent in the industry. Her people-centric approach ensures that every project is executed with integrity and a focus on building strong, lasting relationships.
Husnpreet Kaur
Chief Experience Officer
Husnpreet is dedicated to crafting transformative engagements that empower and inspire participants across the Women Board of Directors (WBD) network. She curates WBD’s innovative training sessions, insightful mentorship gatherings, and thought-provoking roundtable discussions — all aimed at cultivating a corporate landscape where gender parity flourishes and female leadership thrives. As Chief Experience Officer, she plays a vital role in positioning WBD as a beacon for visionaries eager to drive impactful change. With a foundation in Psychology and a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, Husnpreet focuses on fostering effectiveness and guiding members toward meaningful outcomes. Her extensive experience in scaling businesses, navigating acquisitions, and executing exit strategies has enhanced her ability to cultivate relationships and bridge professional divides.
Tanu Chopra
Chief Communications Officer
Having worked with top global and local brands like Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Amazon, ADQ, Huawei, and the Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Tanu’s core expertise in public relations and communications spans the MENA region and beyond. With over 18 years of experience, she excels in creating impactful communication strategies that elevate brand visibility, humanize businesses, and position executives as thought leaders. She is also the Founder and Chief Storyteller of Hope Founderz, a communication agency, specializing in authentic and impactful storytelling. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Tanu is dedicated to mentoring and nurturing young talent in the industry. Her people-centric approach ensures that every project is executed with integrity and a focus on building strong, lasting relationships.