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Goldman Sachs names Gowri Sekar as its first woman partner in India
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What Happened?
Goldman Sachs has appointed Gowri Sekar as its first woman partner in India. Sekar, a managing director, has been with the firm for 20 years, leading product data engineering.
Key points
- Gowri Sekar is the global head of product data engineering.
- She has held various roles in data and controllers engineering across multiple global offices.
- Goldman Sachs also promoted Ashoke Sharma as a partner in India.
- The bank promoted 109 people globally, including 14 Indians, the largest class since 2010.
- 62 of the new partners are from the Americas and 20 from Asia.
- Goldman Sachs has over 8,000 employees in India, with about 45% being engineers.
Key insights
- Gowri Sekar's promotion could inspire more women to pursue careers in finance.
- The significant number of promotions indicates Goldman Sachs' commitment to diversity.
- The growth of technology roles in finance may lead to more innovation in the sector.
Why it matters
This appointment highlights the increasing representation of women in leadership roles within the finance sector.
Entities
Goldman Sachs· CompanyGowri Sekar· PersonAshoke Sharma· PersonIndia· Country
Source
Business Standard
