Capital Queens

Capital Queens

Celebrating the journey of women who are driving impact in Strategy and Transactions.

This series celebrates the remarkable women shaping the future of our Strategy and Transactions (SaT) practice. Through powerful narratives of resilience, purpose, and bold leadership, we spotlight women in leadership who are driving meaningful change across the business landscape. 

Highlighting voices from across the country, the series goes beyond titles and transactions—it brings to life their personal journeys, creative pursuits, and passions beyond work. It also reflects on their views around leadership development, gender equality in the workplace, and how EY India fosters an inclusive culture that supports work-life balance. 

At its core, this series is a tribute to empowerment and a recognition of the diverse, dynamic roles women play in shaping the future of our industry. 

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Episode 06 | How do you find balance between ambition and milestones? | Divyah Desai 

Featuring Divyah Desai, Vice President, Strategy and Transactions, EY India, as she shares her inspiring 13-year journey. From navigating career transitions to embracing motherhood while balancing professional success, her story is a testament to resilience, balance and purpose.

Episode 05 | What does it take to solve complex challenges at scale? | Srishti Ahuja 

Featuring Srishti Ahuja, Partner, EY India, as she shares her two-decade journey  leading transformative infrastructure and energy deals. From bold risk-taking and long-term vision to firm-wide collaboration and client-focused solutions, her story highlights how curiosity, resilience and strategic foresight can drive meaningful, large-scale outcomes.

Episode 4 | How can growth shape purposeful leadership? | Varsha Agarwal 

Featuring Varsha Agarwal, Director, Transaction Diligence, EY India, whose journey is shaped by learnings, evolving experiences, resilience, self-belief, and the strength of her supportive team. From navigating challenges to building confidence, she has not only driven her own growth but also helped build a culture where more women rise, feel heard, and lead with impact.

Episode 3 | How do you shape the future by channelling your passion into purposeful leadership? | Salome Agarwal 

Featuring Salome Agarwal, Partner, Investment Banking Advisory, EY India who transformed her passion for education into a powerhouse advisory practice. A champion of balance and purpose, she continues to redefine the sector and inspire her talented team.

Episode 2 | What does it mean to grow with purpose? | Sloka Balasubramanyan

Featuring Sloka Balasubramanyan, Director, Valuation, Modeling and Economics, EY India, who shares her experience on navigating complexity at work to expressing creativity through music. Her story reflects the power of thoughtful progression and authentic leadership. 

Episode 1 | What does it take to lead with impact? | Shuchi Trivedi

Featuring Shuchi Trivedi, Partner in the Economic Development Advisory practice, SaT, EY India, as she shares her experience of working with governments and delivering real-world impact. 

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