ISG (Information Services Group), a global AI-focused technology research and advisory firm, has announced the winners of the third annual ISG Women in Digital Awards for the Asia Pacific region. The program, launched in the Americas in 2022 and expanded globally in 2023, recognizes exceptional women who are shaping the digital future through leadership, innovation, advocacy, and expertise.
The 2025 Asia Pacific honorees were revealed during a live virtual ceremony on September 11. Gold, silver, and bronze winners were celebrated across six categories, with finalists—referred to as luminaries—also recognized for their contributions.
Celebrating Women in Technology
“Congratulations to the winners of our third annual ISG Women in Digital Awards for Asia Pacific,” said Kimberly Tobias, partner at ISG and program leader of ISG Women in Digital. “We were honored to receive nominations from across the region, highlighting the widespread success of women throughout Asia Pacific, and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements.”
This year’s winners represented a wide array of industries, companies, and roles, underscoring the diverse impact women are having in digital transformation and technology-driven innovation.
Independent Judging Panel
Nominations were reviewed by an independent panel of industry leaders:
- Sonia Eland, executive vice president and country manager for Australia and New Zealand, HCLTech
- Nithya Subramanian, global leader in data and analytics (GCC leader), BestBuy
- Nikki Symonds, former chief procurement officer, Origin Energy
- Namratha Dharshan, chief business leader, ISG
The judges assessed candidates on leadership, innovation, advocacy, and measurable impact.
Category Winners
Rising Star – Awarded to women who demonstrate exceptional growth, leadership potential, and expanding influence.
- Gold: Shereen Bajaj, Market Intelligence Analyst, Network Science
- Silver: Maya J, Software Engineer, IT Solutions, ResultsCX
- Bronze: Aditi Chakraborty, Senior Consultant, Tiger Analytics
Women’s Advocate – Recognizes leaders who actively mentor and guide women to thrive in digital roles.
- Gold: Anubha Bagui, General Manager, VOIS
- Silver: Sonal Vaidhya, Global Head, Organization Development and Effectiveness, L&T Technology Services Ltd.
- Bronze: Geethanjali Suresh, Senior Manager, Human Resources, Orion Innovation
Digital Innovator – Celebrates creativity in leveraging digital tools to drive transformation.
- Gold: Sivapreeta Jayachandran, Head of Sustainability Platforms, LTIMindtree
- Silver: Sudha Bhat, Senior Vice President, CX Solutions and Transformation, Firstsource
- Bronze: Madhusmita Prakash Patil, Distinguished Engineer and Senior Certified IT Architect, IBM India Pvt Ltd.
Rock Star Leader – Honors executives who deliver major transformations with measurable business impact.
- Gold: Shanthi Chandrasekar, CEO, Bahwan CyberTek Supply Chain Consulting
- Silver: Maria Edeliza (Edy) Estanislao, Senior Vice President, Operations, ResultsCX
- Bronze: Jyoti Chaudhary, Salesforce Practice Head, Altimetrik
AI Champion – Awarded to women driving strategic adoption of artificial intelligence to transform work, services, or experiences.
- Gold: Nikita Tiwari, Senior Vice President, Head of AI and Analytics, Productized Services and GTM, WNS
- Silver: Gayatri Thakkar, CEO and Founder, Inferenz
- Bronze: Rita Chen, Senior IT Manager, Data and AI Transformation, Jabil
Digital Titan of the Year
Among all nominees across the Asia Pacific, Kath Cruz, Vice President of Operations at ResultsCX, was named Digital Titan of the Year. This top honor recognizes her as the most outstanding woman in digital for 2025.
A Growing Global Program
The ISG Women in Digital Awards have quickly become a global benchmark for recognizing women’s contributions to technology and business transformation. What began as a regional initiative in the Americas has grown into a worldwide program spanning the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific—including India.
In 2025 alone, the program drew 536 finalists worldwide, reflecting the strong interest and high level of achievement among women in digital roles. Winners in the Americas were announced earlier this month on September 4, with the EMEA honorees scheduled to be revealed on September 18.
All finalists are featured in the ISG Women in Digital eBook, an online publication that serves as a resource and source of inspiration for aspiring leaders across industries.
Empowering Women in Digital
The awards are part of the broader ISG Women in Digital program, established in 2018. The initiative provides a platform for women professionals to exchange advice, share innovative ideas, and advance advocacy in the workplace.
Through regular industry events, a LinkedIn community, and a LinkedIn Live video series, the program connects women across the technology and business services ecosystem. It is designed not only to spotlight current leaders but also to nurture the next generation of women making their mark in digital roles.
Looking Ahead
The 2025 Asia Pacific awards highlight a recurring theme: women are increasingly at the forefront of digital transformation, whether through AI, sustainability initiatives, client innovation, or organizational leadership. From rising stars like Shereen Bajaj to established leaders such as Shanthi Chandrasekar and Nikita Tiwari, this year’s winners embody the breadth of talent shaping the region’s future.
As ISG continues to expand the Women in Digital program, its mission remains clear—celebrating achievements, amplifying voices, and fostering opportunities for women worldwide to excel in technology-driven industries.
With over 500 finalists globally this year, the momentum is strong. The program is not only honoring today’s leaders but also creating pathways for tomorrow’s innovators.
In recognizing the 2025 Asia Pacific winners, ISG underscores an essential truth: the future of digital transformation is diverse, inclusive, and being shaped by women whose impact is already felt across industries.
For more information about the ISG Women in Digital Awards, visit the program website or contact ISG.
About ISG
ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.
