India, July 4 -- The journey of Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO, Salesforce South Asia, is a testament to how purpose-driven leadership can create a meaningful and lasting impact. Over the last five years, Arundhati has elevated Salesforce's success in the region by leveraging her years of experience in the financial sector.

She was recently honoured with the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards, for her exceptional contributions to the field of trade and industry. In this exclusive interview with Shrikanth G of Dataquest, Arundhati reflects on her transition from banking to technology, the challenges of leading in uncharted territory, and why inclusive leadership is the future. She also offers advice for young wome...