
Fri Mar 28 19:59:31 UTC 2025: ## HCL Tech CEO Roshni Nadar Malhotra Honored as Tech Trailblazer
**Chennai, March 29, 2025** – Roshni Nadar Malhotra, CEO of HCL Technologies and a prominent philanthropist, has been recognized as a winner of The Hindu Trailblazers in Tech award. Ms. Malhotra holds the distinction of being the first woman to lead a publicly listed IT company in India, steering HCL Technologies to its current position as a global leader.
Beyond her corporate success, Ms. Nadar is a significant figure in philanthropy, spearheading educational initiatives through the Shiv Nadar Foundation. Her continued impact is reflected in her seventh consecutive year on Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list (2023). Though unable to attend the award ceremony, she delivered a video message focusing on the rise of women leaders in STEAM fields.