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About WWEC — Leadership

Leadership responsible for the integrity of the standard.

WWEC leadership is committed to building a trusted, women-centred workplace excellence standard that organisations can use to measure, improve and demonstrate real progress. Its central responsibility is protecting the credibility of that standard.

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The people behind WWEC

Leadership with Purpose. A Vision for Better Workplaces.

Meet the people guiding WWEC's mission to advance women's empowerment, strengthen workplace accountability and create a future where fairness, dignity and opportunity are reflected in everyday professional experiences.

WWEC's internal leadership team guides organisational strategy, programme delivery, operations and stakeholder engagement. Independent assessment, review and certification decision-making remain governed through WWEC's separately defined processes and oversight arrangements.

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Sidhant Raj

Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

A better workplace for every woman is not simply an aspiration. It is a responsibility we must turn into meaningful action.

A Vision Built Around People, Purpose and Progress

With 22 years of industry experience, Sidhant Raj brings a combination of entrepreneurial vision, strategic leadership and a deep commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for people and organisations.

As the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Womenians Workplace Excellence Council™ (WWEC), Sidhant is working towards a future where women's empowerment is not limited to conversations, campaigns or symbolic commitments, but is reflected in the everyday realities of professional life.

His vision is rooted in a fundamental belief: every woman deserves a workplace where her capabilities are recognised, her voice is respected, her ambitions are supported and her opportunities are not defined by barriers.

Drawing upon more than two decades of industry experience, Sidhant understands that lasting workplace progress requires more than good intentions. It requires responsible leadership, measurable action, organisational accountability and a willingness to challenge practices that prevent individuals from reaching their potential.

Through WWEC, he is building a platform that brings together organisations, leaders and professional communities around a shared purpose: advancing fairness, strengthening workplace dignity, supporting women's professional growth and encouraging workplaces to turn their commitments into meaningful experiences.

For Sidhant, leadership is not simply about building an organisation. It is about creating something that can contribute to lasting positive change.

His ambition is to help shape a future where women's professional advancement is not the exception, but an expectation.

  • Advancing Women's Empowerment

    Encouraging environments where women have the confidence, opportunity and support to pursue their professional ambitions.

  • Building Better Workplaces

    Promoting fairness, dignity, inclusion and meaningful accountability in organisational practices.

  • Creating Lasting Impact

    Bringing leaders, organisations and communities together to transform shared commitments into sustainable workplace progress.

The true measure of progress is not how many conversations we begin about equality, but how many lives and workplaces we help change through our actions.
— Sidhant Raj
Connect with Sidhant Raj on LinkedIn
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Neetu Jha

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Empowerment becomes meaningful when women have the support, confidence and opportunities to turn their potential into progress.

Turning Purpose into Progress

Neetu Jha is the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Womenians Workplace Excellence Council™ (WWEC), bringing more than a decade of professional experience across organisational operations, talent management, team leadership and business development.

Her professional journey reflects a strong understanding of the relationship between people, opportunity and organisational growth.

Having worked across technology staffing, recruitment operations, client relationships and leadership responsibilities, Neetu brings a people-centred perspective to building effective organisations and collaborative professional environments.

As a leader committed to women's empowerment, she believes that meaningful progress begins when women have access to supportive communities, professional guidance, opportunities to develop their capabilities and the confidence to pursue their ambitions.

Her broader work through Womenians reflects this commitment to mentorship, collaboration and creating environments where women can connect, innovate, lead and thrive.

At WWEC, Neetu contributes to translating the organisation's vision into coordinated programmes, operational priorities and meaningful engagement with leaders, organisations and professional communities.

She is committed to helping build an organisation where purpose is supported by consistent action, responsible operations and a genuine commitment to better workplace experiences.

For Neetu, empowering women is not simply about recognising their potential. It is about helping create the conditions in which that potential can flourish.

  • Empowering Women Through Opportunity

    Supporting environments where women can develop confidence, build meaningful connections and pursue professional growth.

  • Strengthening People-Centred Operations

    Encouraging collaboration, accountability and responsible execution across WWEC's programmes and initiatives.

  • Building Communities for Collective Progress

    Bringing together professional experiences, mentorship and shared knowledge to support lasting positive change.

When we create the right environment for women to grow, we do more than support individual success. We strengthen the future of our workplaces and communities.
— Neetu Jha
Connect with Neetu Jha on LinkedIn
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Srishti Gairola

Associate Director – Brand, Outreach & Growth

Growth becomes more meaningful when we create opportunities for more women to be part of the journey.

Connecting People. Building Possibilities. Creating Impact.

Srishti Gairola serves as Associate Director – Brand, Outreach & Growth at Womenians Workplace Excellence Council™ (WWEC), bringing experience in brand strategy, stakeholder engagement, project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Her professional journey reflects an understanding of how meaningful relationships, effective communication and thoughtful execution can contribute to organisational progress.

Having worked across project management and international localisation environments, Srishti has developed experience in coordinating diverse teams, managing stakeholder expectations, strengthening operational processes and delivering initiatives that require both precision and collaboration.

At WWEC, she focuses on strengthening the Council's visibility, developing strategic relationships and creating outreach initiatives that connect organisations, leaders and professional communities with WWEC's mission.

Her approach combines strategic planning with a people-centred understanding of growth. She believes that lasting progress is built not only through strong organisational initiatives, but also through the trust, partnerships and opportunities created along the way.

Through her work, Srishti aims to support a wider conversation around women's empowerment, meaningful professional participation and workplace environments where individuals can contribute, develop and thrive.

For Srishti, growth is most valuable when it creates possibilities beyond the individual and contributes to collective progress.

  • Strengthening Brand Visibility & Engagement

    Building awareness, communicating WWEC's purpose and developing meaningful engagement with professional audiences.

  • Building Strategic Partnerships & Communities

    Connecting organisations, leaders and stakeholders through relationships rooted in shared purpose and long-term collaboration.

  • Creating Opportunities for Women to Grow & Lead

    Supporting outreach and community initiatives that encourage women's professional visibility, participation and advancement.

When we support more women to find their voice, take opportunities and grow with confidence, we build stronger workplaces and a brighter future for generations to come.
— Srishti Gairola
Connect with Srishti Gairola on LinkedIn
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Pranya Tripathi

Sr. Business Development Executive – Workplace Certification

Stronger workplaces are created through meaningful partnerships and a shared commitment to progress.

Building Connections. Encouraging Progress.

Pranya Tripathi serves as Sr. Business Development Executive – Workplace Certification at Womenians Workplace Excellence Council™ (WWEC).

With professional experience in partnership development and outreach, Pranya brings an interest in organisational engagement, business relationships and collaborative growth.

Her approach is centred on communication, understanding stakeholder priorities and building meaningful connections with organisations and professional communities.

At WWEC, she contributes to introducing organisations to the Council's workplace certification initiatives, supporting outreach conversations and helping prospective participating organisations understand the relevant programme opportunities and next steps.

She believes that constructive partnerships begin with listening, understanding organisational needs and developing relationships built on trust and shared purpose.

Through her work, Pranya aims to support WWEC's broader vision of encouraging organisations to place greater importance on workplace dignity, fairness, women's professional advancement and meaningful workplace experiences.

For Pranya, business development is not simply about expanding organisational reach. It is about building relationships that can contribute to positive workplace progress.

  • Building Meaningful Organisational Relationships

    Connecting with organisations and workplace leaders through professional outreach and relationship development.

  • Strengthening Workplace Certification Outreach

    Helping prospective organisations understand WWEC's initiatives, participation pathways and programme information.

  • Encouraging Workplace Progress Through Engagement

    Supporting conversations that bring greater attention to women's professional opportunities, workplace dignity and organisational accountability.

I believe that meaningful partnerships can create opportunities for organisations and people to move forward together.
— Pranya Tripathi
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Pawni Mishra

Program Executive – Certification & Compliance

Meaningful workplaces are built when people are supported, guided and given the opportunity to grow.

Learning with Purpose. Contributing to Progress.

Pawni Mishra serves as Program Executive – Certification & Compliance at Womenians Workplace Excellence Council™ (WWEC).

With a growing professional interest in human resources, employee engagement, organisational behaviour and workplace development, Pawni is building her career around understanding people and the environments that help them thrive.

Her approach reflects curiosity, a willingness to learn and a commitment to responsible professional practice.

At WWEC, her role contributes to the coordination and administration of certification-related activities, documentation and programme processes, working within the Council's established operational and governance framework.

She believes that supportive workplaces are built through meaningful collaboration, attention to people's experiences and consistent efforts to improve organisational practices.

Through her work, Pawni aims to develop her professional capabilities while contributing to WWEC's broader mission of encouraging dignity, fairness, opportunity and better workplace experiences.

For Pawni, professional growth is not only about gaining experience. It is also about using every opportunity to contribute to something meaningful.

  • Supporting Programme Coordination

    Contributing to organised documentation, communication and the effective coordination of programme activities.

  • Encouraging Responsible Processes

    Supporting compliance-related administration and established operational procedures.

  • Understanding People & Workplace Experiences

    Developing a people-centred perspective on employee engagement, professional growth and supportive workplaces.

I believe that when we create supportive environments and opportunities for people to grow, we build stronger workplaces and brighter futures together.
— Pawni Mishra
Connect with Pawni Mishra on LinkedIn

Leadership & accountability

Defined responsibilities and authorities.

WWEC leadership is responsible for establishing direction, governance, accountability and resources necessary to operate the WWEC Workplace Excellence System™ and applicable certification activities.

Strategic leadership

Scheme governance

Certification operations

Assessment and technical activities

Certification decision-making

Impartiality

Complaints and appeals

Document control

Continual improvement

Responsibilities and authorities are maintained through controlled organisational and procedural arrangements.

What WWEC leadership is responsible for

Setting the standard, and keeping decisions independent of it.

WWEC leadership sets the direction of the WWEC Workplace Excellence System™ while keeping day-to-day certification decisions in the hands of a controlled, evidence-led assessment process rather than any single individual or commercial interest.

Standard-setting

Defining and maintaining the framework, criteria and certification portfolio.

Independence & integrity

Keeping decisions free of commercial or reputational pressure.

WWEC Leadership

Assessor governance

Eligibility, training, competency and conduct of the assessor network.

Accountability

A defined route to raise and resolve concerns about a decision.

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Standard-setting

Defining and maintaining the WWEC Workplace Excellence Architecture™, the eight dimensions, the WWEC Standard & Criteria and the certification portfolio as the framework evolves with evidence and practice.
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Independence and integrity

Protecting assessment and certification decisions from commercial or reputational pressure, so that a WWEC mark reflects evidence rather than payment, partnership or profile.
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Assessor governance

Overseeing the eligibility, training, competency and conduct of the assessor network that carries out evidence-led assessment against WWEC criteria.
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Accountability

Maintaining the appeals and complaints process, so organisations, assessors and the public have a defined route to raise and resolve concerns about a decision.

Principles leadership is held to

The same accountability WWEC asks of certified organisations.

WWEC asks certified organisations to be transparent, evidence-led and accountable to their people. Leadership holds itself to the same principles in how the Council is run.

What WWEC asks of certified organisations
  • Publish commitments and back them with documented evidence.
  • Listen to employee experience and act on what it shows.
  • Govern outcomes with named ownership, not goodwill.
  • Measure impact and show progress over time.
  • Give people a fair route to raise a concern.
What leadership holds itself to
  • Decisions about the standard are documented and evidence-informed, not made in isolation.
  • Certification decisions are separated from commercial relationships, sponsorships and partnerships.
  • Assessor conduct, conflicts of interest and competency are actively governed, not left to self-report.
  • Complaints and appeals receive a defined, fair process rather than an ad hoc response.
  • The framework, once published, is applied consistently across organisations, sectors and regions.
Leadership accountability behind the WWEC standard

Stewardship

Custodians of a standard, not owners of an outcome.

Leadership defines the framework and protects its independence. What an organisation earns under it is decided by evidence, assessment and review — never by relationship.

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