Poonam Chawla is a dynamic advocate for women's empowerment and the founder of the Women Board of Directors (WBD), a social enterprise dedicated to promoting diversity in leadership. With extensive experience collaborating with Fortune 500 companies and progressive governments, Poonam leads initiatives that foster inclusive corporate governance.
 
Her role as an associate publisher at 7 Dimensions Media allows her to champion sustainability efforts, particularly in the aviation and healthcare sectors. Notably, she hosts impactful events like "Journey to Net Zero,", UAE India Economic Forum, Global Leaders Summit, and many more.
 
Poonam also spearheaded the Content and events division of Khaleej Times. 
 
Poonam's career is marked by significant achievements, including launching the Middle East edition of Bloomberg Businessweek and facilitating high-profile governmental summits. Her leadership in esteemed publications like Khaleej Times and Bloomberg Businessweek ME highlights her ability to drive success across media and public relations. Recognized internationally for her contributions, Poonam continues to inspire future generations of women leaders through her commitment to equity and sustainability.