Leaders with Pearson, Ford Credit, LTIMindtree and Tirando x Colombia named gold winners in five award categories
Information Services Group (ISG) III, a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced the winners of the third annual ISG Women in Digital Awards program for the Americas, recognizing women and their achievements in the digital world.
At a live, virtual award ceremony the evening of September 5, leaders with Pearson, Ford Credit, LTIMindtree and Tirando x Colombia were honored as gold winners in five categories, as selected by a panel of industry judges. Silver and bronze winners were also recognized, along with the down-selected finalists, known as luminaries, for each category.
“The winners of our third annual ISG Women in Digital Awards for the Americas are a diverse, impressive group of leaders who are changemakers and advocates in their industries and organizations,” said Lois Coatney, ISG partner and president, ISG EMEA sales and consulting, and executive sponsor of ISG Women in Digital. “We are delighted to celebrate their successes and recognize their impact on our digital world.”
An independent panel of judges, comprised of industry leaders, evaluated the nominations and selected the winners.
- Rising Star: for demonstrating exceptional and continuous growth, with increasing levels of leadership, responsibility, and sphere of impact:
Gold Winner: Ipsita Ghosh, principal director at LTIMindtree
Silver Winner: Masroor Khan, manager of technology engineering at Public Service Enterprise Group
Bronze Winner: Chhaya Kewalramani, assistant vice president, Genpact
- Women’s Advocate: for playing an active role guiding women to succeed in the digital world:
Gold Winner: Elaine Montilla, CTO, Pearson
Silver Winner: Sandy Carter, COO, Unstoppable Domains
Bronze Winner: Girija Venugopal, vice president of enterprise BI & AI/ML engineering, Comcast
- Digital Innovator: for making a significant impact on an organization, business, or client through creative use of digital solutions:
Gold Winner: Rachna Sethi, vice president of products, Ford Credit
Silver Winner: Kristen Bryan, general manager, Microsoft Corporation
Bronze Winner: Jessica Herstek, chief medical informatics officer, Children’s National Hospital
- Rock Star Leader: for leading a major transformation with significant business impact and demonstrating exceptional leadership skills:
Gold Winner: Johanna Cordovez, CEO and co-founder, Tirando x Colombia SAS BIC
Silver Winner: Paola Doebel, SVP and managing director, North America, Ensono
Bronze Winner: Debra Fiori, chief people officer, PROG Holdings, Inc.
Deepali Bhate, senior director for consulting and the U.S. co-lead of transformation management at LTIMindtree, was chosen by the judges as the Digital Titan of the Year for the Americas from among all regional nominees, recognizing her as the most outstanding woman in digital for 2024.
The awards program has uniquely grown over the years, expanding from the Americas to the Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific regions. The global program now includes hundreds of finalists, showcasing the exceptional talent and impact of women in the digital sphere.
ISG Women in Digital Awards Celebrate Excellence in Asia Pacific and India
Recognizing Women in Technology
“ISG established our Women in Digital program seven years ago with the goal of connecting, educating, empowering and recognizing women,” said Kimberly Tobias, ISG director and head of the ISG Women in Digital program. The community has grown significantly, highlighting the career stories of talented and accomplished women. Congratulations to all the nominees for the ISG Women in Digital Awards and the 2024 winners and luminaries.
Fostering Diversity and Advancement
The ISG Women in Digital program, initiated in 2018, serves as a platform for sharing practical advice and innovative ideas on diversity and advancement in the workplace. Alongside the awards, the community hosts various events, including a LinkedIn page, ISG Digital Dish webcasts, and other activities for IT and business services professionals.
About ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) III is a leading global technology research and advisory firm, serving over 900 clients globally. Specializing in digital transformation services and other advisory functions, ISG aims to help organizations achieve operational excellence and accelerated growth. Founded in 2006, ISG boasts a team of more than 1,600 professionals across 20 countries, renowned for their innovative thinking and industry expertise.
Further Details
For more information about the ISG Women in Digital Awards, please contact ISG directly.
