Executive Assistant, 20 years of excellent Management support in Product based companies in Bengaluru. Started my career as an Administrative Assistant at Canadian Aviation Electronics, Huawei, EMC2, Mercedes Benz R&D prior to Amadeus. I strongly believe in establishing effective networking and cultivating professional connections to expand the sphere of influence and support the executives more effectively. Being a passionate teacher, inclined towards learning and teaching spoken languages. Delighted to cook and gardening.
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Gowri has over 25 years of Corporate work experience, where she has worked for some of the big global tech giants and industrial conglomerates in various capacities. She currently works for Egon Zehnder, one of the Top 5 Executive Search firms in the world as an Executive Assistant to a Senior Partner. Gowri has many accolades to her credit, one of them being awarded as the Best Administrative Professional of the year, where she won the Bangalore Title and Runner-Up Title at all India level from IASAP.
Gowri is a Post-Graduate in Project Management from ICFAI, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from KSOU, and a Diploma in Commercial Practice and Secretarial Science from Bangalore Technical University. She is a certified BPI Yellow-Belt from Dell International and a Green-Belt trained from Hewlett-Packard. She is also a faculty at the Art of Living foundation for more than a decade, where she facilitates various sessions for corporates and individuals.
Ms. Madhu Venugopal is an accomplished Executive Management Assistant to the Senior Vice President and Board of Directors at Victoria’s Secret India, bringing over 10+ years of experience in executive support, project coordination, and strategic operations across industries including fashion retail, finance, consulting, and automotive.
In her current role, she plays a key part in driving budget management, project planning, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring smooth execution of high-level initiatives. A certified project manager (trained via LinkedIn, Coursera, and Google), Madhu is proficient in both agile and traditional methodologies and leverages tools like Asana and Microsoft Office Suite to streamline workflows and improve productivity.
Known for her ability to manage complex events, organize impactful training programs, and provide strategic support to leadership, Madhu has received several accolades for her outstanding contributions.
In her personal time, she enjoys reading books, listening to old songs, trying different cuisines, networking, and making new friends. Her love for learning and building meaningful connections defines both her personal and professional journey.
I am Ashwini, currently working with Syngene International Limited as Junior Manager, supporting sr.VP and VP . Having 12+ years of experience,i am a collaborative leader with exceptional strength in building relationships, the unique ability to create groups and organizations that are much greater than the sum of their parts.I love traveling, photography, gardening and passion for cooking and leading books .
Shubha Babu is a seasoned corporate professional with over 25 years of extensive experience, including two decades at Philips Innovation Campus. Currently working as Project Controller and R&D Executive Assistant in Philips. Her versatile background includes successfully supporting five expats from the USA, UK, and Germany, alongside her work across overall IT team, R&D Team, Legal Team, R&D Scrum Team, Customer Engagements, Design Team, Information Excellence Team and Enterprise Informatics teams at companies such as MICO, BOSCH, NCBS (Unit of TIFR), Timken Engineering and Philips Innovation Campus.
Academically, Shubha holds a BA in Office Management and Secretarial Practices Degree and a Post-Graduation in Human Resource Management. She is also a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Prince 2 (Project Management) Certification, and has completed an AI Tools certification.
She has been recognized for her excellence, receiving the "Secretary of the Year - 2008 Runners Up Trophy" for the Bangalore Chapter and the "Best Speaker Award - 2008" in the IASAP Contest.
She lives by the motto of "work hard, party hard, and build an ocean of friends," and is passionate about learning from women influencers to foster personal growth. Shubha's professional acumen is complemented by her deep interest in Vedic learnings and spiritual practices, which she believes contribute to a holistic approach in all aspects of life.
Privileged to serve at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), India’s premier institution for scientific and technological research. With over 28 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, I play a key role in administrative coordination and support, ensuring the smooth functioning of the institute’s operations.
I hold a Master’s degree in Political Science from Kuvempu University. In addition to my professional duties, I have contributed to institutional life as Treasurer and Organizing Secretary of the IISc Women’s Forum and Assistant Secretary of the Tata Memorial Club, supporting community and cultural initiatives.
Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, cooking, and playing chess. I am also passionate about travel and exploring new places. I live by the motto: "Believe in yourself."
I am Krupa, currently employed with Bengaluru International Airport as Secretary -Aviation Business. I have been associated with various corporates for 17 + years such as ESPN Digital Media, L&T Constructions, Sutherland , MIOT hospitals & Lifestyle International. Have acquired extensive knowledge and organisational skills working in diversified Businesses. Usually enjoy learning new skills, love travelling & photography and passionate for cooking and baking.
Ms. Kavitha Harish has been an integral part of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for the past 33 years, contributing extensively across various administrative domains.
She began her career with a foundation in Secretarial Practice from RVTI and later pursued higher education, completing her B.Com and M.A. in English Literature.
Her tenure includes, 14 years in the Cryogenic Technology department, 16 years in the Archives and Publications Cell (APC)—now known as the Office of Communications, and her current position in the HR Council Section, where she oversees the administration of Court, Council, and various other meetings at the Institute.
Ms. Kavitha has played a pivotal role in coordinating large-scale institutional events such as Open Day, Convocations, National and International Conferences, and Symposia, earning widespread recognition for her organizational excellence.
She has been instrumental in supporting the publication efforts of the Institute, including the prestigious Journal of the Indian Institute of Science, various books published by IIScPress, and other official publications. Her language skills have also enabled her to contribute to technical translations from English to Kannada for Kernel, the Institute’s outreach magazine. A passionate writer, Ms. Kavitha has authored over 16 articles for the IISc Connect magazine, where she profiles employees who have made noteworthy contributions to the Institute’s growth. Her collection of articles is available here: IISc Connect - Kavitha Harish.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, she nurtures a wide range of interests. Her hobby in photography has seen several of her photographs featured on IISc’s official social media channels under the tag #IIScFrames. She also enjoys yoga, meditation, musc, poetry, and creative writing. Her curiosity and love for learning led her to study handwriting analysis, which she finds both engaging and insightful.
As a life member of IASAP, through which she has gained valuable exposure and professional growth. She participated in the prestigious Secretary of the Year Contest (SOTYC) twice, reaching the semi-finals in one edition. Her involvement with IASAP has been enriching, and she has actively encouraged and introduced several friends and colleagues to the association, fostering a stronger, more connected professional community.
INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS - Bangalore Chapter