FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2025
WLDA Announces Finalists for the 2025 WLDA Awards
Recognizing Bold Leadership, Inclusive Innovation, and Equitable Impact in Data and AI
Colonia, NJ, USA — World Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA) is honored to announce the finalists for the 2025 WLDA Awards — a celebration of leaders and organizations shaping a more equitable digital future. The winners will be revealed on November 7, 2025, at the FiDi Banking Hall in New York City, during the highly anticipated WLDA Awards Gala.
The WLDA Awards honor leaders who are transforming data and AI into engines of inclusion, opportunity, and long-term impact. This year’s finalists reflect what’s possible when leadership is values-driven, when systems are designed for equity, and when innovation serves all — not just a few.
“WLDA was created to elevate women shaping the future of data and AI,” said Asha Saxena, Founder & CEO of WLDA. “And over time, we’ve seen an entire ecosystem rise — women, men, and organizations — committed to building a digital world rooted in fairness, access, and shared leadership.”
The 2025 WLDA Awards Gala will highlight categories that celebrate innovation, motivation, breakthrough talent, allyship, and visionary leadership. This year, WLDA continues its commitment to spotlight both women and allies — including men and companies — who are actively driving parity across the data and AI space.
Join us in New York City on November 7 to honor the individuals and organizations making inclusive innovation a reality.
FINALISTS AND THEIR CATEGORIES:
AI Driven Enterprise:
- UNITY7AI
- CXAI
- NYSE
- BNSF Railway
- TIAA
AI for Good Impact:
- John Zoltner, AI4socialimpact & AIChildsafety.org
- Charlotte Dungan, Mark Cuban Foundation
- Saloni Garg, Adobe
- Carlos Jorquera, Boulder Imaging
- Asif Mirza, CXAI
- Enrique Partida, AuraChat.AI
- Amber Garrison, Revlon
- Katie Farmer, BNSF Railway
Data & AI Luminary Award:
- Sarah Karthigan, Weatherford International
- Cindi Howson, Thoughtspot
- Tal Yakar, deepgreenx
- Elizabeth Adams, Minnesota Responsible AI Institute
- Arvind Sathi, KPMG
Executive Ally Award:
- Athina Kanioura, PepsiCo
- Steve Bowman, Chevron
- Asif Mirza, cxai
- Michael Kabella, Pacific Life
Rising Star in Data and AI:
- Rohan Sharma, Zenolabs.ai
- Verena Papik, Talkalytics
- Ni Sunny Sun, Spirity.AI
- Lake Dai, Sanctus Ventures
- Parul Duggal, PwC
- Sepideh Naseri, PRA Group
Responsible Tech Leader:
- Gaurav Josan, Clario
- Priya Reddy, Reprise Financial
- Elizabeth Adams, Minnesota Responsible AI Institute
- Aisha Tahirkheli, KPMG
Woman Leader of the Year:
- Asmita Dubey, L’Oreal
- Jennifer Kosar, PwC
- Beatriz Copelli, Danone
- Sumita Singh, US News
Trailblazer in Responsible Innovation:
- Anil Pantangi, Capgemini America Inc
- Victoria Gamerman, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc
- Cindi Gordon, SalesChoice
- Tracy Tse, PwC
- Girish Gajwani, Barclays
Tech Ally:
- Katie Colling, KPMG
- Bimal Mohanty, Capital One
- Daniel Priest, PwC
For more information and to reserve your seat, visit:
https://wlda.tech/2025-wlda-awards-gala/
About WLDA
World Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA) is a global leadership community advancing equity in the digital age. Through curated memberships, peer networks, and annual events, WLDA empowers women leaders — and those who support them — to accelerate impact and scale innovation in data and AI. Together, we’re building the future with intention, inclusion, and intelligence.
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