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Poonam Chawla is a dynamic global advocate for Women's Empowerment, a renowned social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and impactful influencer. As the visionary Founder of the International Women Board of Directors (IWBD), a prominent UAE-based organization, she spearheads initiatives that catalyze change and foster diversity in collaboration with Fortune 500 companies, esteemed institutions, and progressive governments.

At IWBD, Poonam Chawla has cultivated a thriving network of women C-Suite leaders, executives, and influencers globally. This network actively collaborates with IWBD on transformative initiatives and engages in knowledge-sharing masterclasses, driving forward the agenda of empowerment and equality. Few of the initiatives are Beyond her role at IWBD, Poonam Chawla is recognized for her expertise in hosting international conferences and events like Global Investment Forum, Digipay, Middle-East Digital Health, Hybrid Workforce Summit, Artelligence, Future of Insurance, CX Evolve, UAE-India Investment Forum, The Journey to Net Zero , EAMRO India and many more. These gatherings serve as pivotal platforms for policymakers, corporate visionaries, and impassioned activists to converge, discuss, and strategize actionable approaches towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

With a relentless commitment to creating a more equitable and inclusive world, Poonam Chawla continues to inspire and lead initiatives that leave a lasting impact on individuals, organizations, and societies globally.