Pernod Ricard India has announced the appointment of Zainab Patel, a Transgender Woman as Head- Diversity & Inclusion. Prior to this, Zainab was associated with KPMG India as Director- Inclusion & Diversity.
An out and proud Transgender woman, Zainab is a results-driven inclusion and diversity catalyst with a promising record of developing and operationalizing strategies and programs that engage and unite diverse missions (UN, development aid organizations, non-government organizations, public institutions) and the private sector.
Zainab is recognized in India and the south/ southeast Asia region as a community leader and public speaker with expertise in topics on LGBTIQ, women’s empowerment, human rights, and inclusion and diversity.
Pernod Ricard is making definitive strides towards its diversity goals in recruitment across the organization – including diversity in the C-suite, women’s representation improved across all levels of the corporate pipeline at Pernod Ricard India in 2021.
Commenting on the company’s commitment towards Inclusion & Diversity, Nitu Bhushan, CHRO, Pernod Ricard India says, “At Pernod Ricard, we are focused on creating a convivial culture that enables our people to be their most authentic selves at work, empowered to thrive and grow in the organization”
“Our aspirational goals and a comprehensive action plan aims to increase diverse representation at all levels and create an even stronger culture of inclusion for all of our people.”
Neetu further said, “An early co-relation of our emphasis on fostering an inclusive work environment that includes an increased emphasis on diversity in our recruiting, in each of our departments, and in our leadership, is reflected in the continued strengthening of our business case and growth momentum at Pernod Ricard India.”
