Padmasree Warrior is an expert on all things technology, global businesses and entrepreneurship, currently working as the President and CEO of Fable. Also a Member of the Board of Directors of Microsoft, Padmasree is a passionate advocate of women in technology and is now a popular choice as a speaker for corporate and public events. Booked to share her expertise on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, Padmasree shares her experiences from world-leading companies.
After her education, achieving a BS and an MS in Chemical Engineering, Padmasree’s first major role saw her working as the Chief Technology Officer and EVP at Motorola. In this role, Padmasree was responsible for leading their innovation strategies, directing the Motorola Research Labs and the global software for the company. After almost five years with the company, Padmasree moved on to become the CTO of Cisco. Responsible for the global technology strategy of Cisco, Padmasree worked her way through the ranks at Cisco, later becoming Senior Vice President of Engineering and the CTSO.
Padmasree has also contributed her knowledge as a member of the board of various companies. She has formerly been a Member of the Board of Directors for Thorn, Spotify, Box and Gap Inc. She has also acted as a Member of the Board of Trustees for Cornell University and a Member of the Board for NIO. In reward of her achievements, Padmasree has been the recipient of the Excellence in Engineering, Science and Technology Award 2013, the 2013 Innovator Award for Women in Technology, the Women Elevating Science and Technology Award and the Leadership in Science and Technology Award to name but a few.
Named as one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company and one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business by Fortune Magazine, Padmasree is now available to hire as a speaker for a range of corporate events. A passionate advocate for women in technology, Padmasree is booked to speak on technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and business. Having formerly delivered the Talks at Google talk Cisco’s Technological Strategy, Padmasree is a seasoned speaker at home when talking to large audiences. Book Padmasree Warrior today for an engaging and insightful speech, guaranteed to be a success with a variety of audiences.