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Speaker Profile: Padmasini Dayananda

Padmasini Dayananda is an accomplished and dynamic speaker who is open to public speaking engagements on a wide range of topics related to driving social change, purpose-led organisations, corporate social responsibility (CSR), volunteering-led social impact, handling change, and inspiring employees with purpose. With a diverse and impressive background, Padmasini is the ideal choice for keynote speeches and panel discussions on these vital subjects

Professional Background

Padmasini serves as the Head of ESG Outreach at Cognizant, leading the company’s volunteering led Social Impact Program. This program is dedicated to fostering inclusion in the tech industry and increasing community impact by engaging volunteers across Cognizant’s global locations. She has infused this program with the energy and focus needed to create opportunities that instil a sense of purpose and social impact in the communities it serves. Her work includes digital empowerment initiatives, digital education for primary schools, youth employability programs, STEM development, and pro bono services to various charities, helping them leverage digital capabilities to better serve their beneficiaries.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Padmasini received the CSR Excellence Award UK in January 2019 for the impact achieved through the Outreach program. The program itself received the Employee Engagement Industry Award for CSR. Her journey from being a volunteer to an activist and then a leader showcases her commitment to driving change and social impact.

Experience

Padmasini Dayananda boasts a remarkable 20-year career with cross-regional and cross-functional experience. Her roles have spanned consulting, business development, IT project delivery, employee engagement, and corporate social responsibility. Her exceptional interpersonal skills have allowed her to establish, develop, and lead large, efficient teams globally. She excels in navigating organisational change and driving societal transformation.

Accolades

Padmasini’s dedication and impact in her field have not gone unnoticed. She was honoured with the TechWomen100 award in 2020 and the Women in IT for Social Mobility award in 2022. She is also part of the inaugural cohort of 30 women leaders nominated for ‘Propel,’ Cognizant’s Women’s Global Leadership Programme.

Specialisations

As a mental health champion and a certified Life Transformation Coach, Padmasini is passionate about helping people respond to life changes with clarity or plan changes to pursue their ideal state of being. She specialises in several thought-provoking topics, including:

• Women Empowered: You Got a Seat at the Table, What’s Next?
• There Is No Imposter Syndrome, It’s Just Battling Unconscious Systemic Bias.
• In Pursuit of Purpose.
• Change Is Constant, But That Doesn’t Make It Easy.
• “S” Being at the Center of ESG: Is It Just a Coincidence? – Social Sustainability, the
Wholesome Approach.
• Diversity Is More Than What Meets the Eye.

Closing Note

Padmasini Dayananda is an inspiring and accomplished speaker with a wealth of experience and a passion for driving social change, purpose, and CSR. Her compelling insights and thought-provoking discussions make her an ideal choice for keynote speeches, panel discussions, and other public speaking engagements. Padmasini’s diverse expertise and dedication to making a positive impact in the world make her a sought-after speaker for any event.

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