Korn/Ferry International, a premier global provider of talent management solutions, announced its

Korn/Ferry International, a premier global provider of talent management solutions, announced its list of the Most Influential South Asian Women Executives in the Media and Entertainment Industry. The list was created to honor women executives of South Asian background who have excelled in various roles in the media and entertainment business. In announcing the release of the list, Bill Simon, senior client partner and managing director of Korn/Ferry International’s Global Media & Entertainment Sector, said, “This past year has seen a substantial growth in Indian companies in Hollywood. Indian entertainment is no longer a niche industry, but a burgeoning global business that has expanded into the mainstream. These remarkable women have each contributed much to bridge east and west and their continuing efforts will benefit all in the entertainment and media for years to come.”

The list of the Most Influential South Asian Women Executives in the Media and Entertainment Industry was developed by Korn/Ferry International in consultation with the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA). Working closely with his global team including Korn/Ferry International partner Ashutosh Khanna based in India, the list was finalized and approved by Bill Simon, Senior Partner and Chair of Korn/Ferry International’s Global Entertainment & Media Practice. The list was generated by a careful and systematic analysis of the key recipients and their achievements.

The individuals on the list will be honored at a reception and dinner during the 8th Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) that is back at ArcLight Hollywood on April 20-25.

Farah K. Ahmed
Assistant General Counsel
Personal Care Products Council

Vishakha N. Desai
President
Asia Society

Indu Jain
Chair
Times Group of India

Sujata Murthy
Senior Vice President, Public and Artist Relations
Universal Music Enterprises

Shibani Joshi
Analyst and Reporter
Fox Business Network

Superna Kalle
Senior Vice President
Sony Pictures Television

Ekta Kapoor
Creative Director
Balaji Telefilms

Roma Khanna
President
Global Networks and Digital Initiatives
NBC Universal International

Naina Lal Kidwai
Group General Manager and Country Head
HSBC India

Anju Jain Kumar
Director, Counsel – India Legal Affairs
The Walt Disney Company (India)

Jhumpa Lahiri
Author and Member of
President’s Committee on Arts and Humanities

Vandana Malik
Head
Studio 18

Deepa Mehta
Director/Writer/Producer
Hamilton-Mehta Productions, LLC

Zarina Mehta
Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer
UTV Networks

Mira Nair
Director/Writer/Producer
Mirabai Films

Indra Nooyi
Chief Executive Officer
PepsiCo, Inc.

Aparna Pande
General Manager, U.S. Consumer Magazines
Disney Publishing Worldwide

Saijal Patel
Analyst and Commentator
Asia Squawk Box and Market Watch
CNBC

Priti Shahani
Senior Vice President
The Indian Film Company

Latha Sundaram
Executive Vice President and Global Account Director
Starcom Worldwide

Deborah Tellis
Senior Vice President, International Distribution
Summit Entertainment

Selina Tobaccowala
Vice President, Product and Engineering
Survey Monkey