Roshni Nadar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Roshni Nadar
[[File: {{{caption}}} |1000px|alt= {{{caption}}} ]] Nadar in 2018
Born	1981/1982 (age 42–43)
Education	Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management
Occupation	Chairperson, HCL Technologies
Years active	2008-present
Spouse(s)	Shikhar Malhotra
Children	2
Parent(s)	Shiv Nadar Kiran Nadar

Shiv and Roshni Nadar in 2005 with the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

Roshni Nadar Malhotra (born 1982) is a very successful Indian businesswoman. She is also known for her work helping others. Roshni is the chairperson of HCL Technologies, a big technology company.

She made history as the first woman to lead a major IT company in India. Roshni is the only child of Shiv Nadar, who started the HCL Group. In 2023, she was named one of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women" by Forbes magazine. She is also considered one of the richest women in India.

Early Life and Education

Roshni Nadar grew up in Delhi, India. She went to Vasant Valley School for her early education. Later, she studied at Northwestern University in the United States. There, she focused on communication, especially in radio and TV.

She also earned a special business degree (an MBA) from the Kellogg School of Management. This education helped her prepare for her future career.

Her Career Journey

Before joining HCL, Roshni worked as a producer in different companies. She joined HCL and quickly showed her skills. Within a year, she became an executive director and CEO of HCL Corporation. This company oversees all parts of the HCL Group.

Later, her father, Shiv Nadar, stepped down from his role. Roshni then became the chairperson of HCL Technologies. This made her a top leader in the tech world.

Giving Back: Philanthropy

Roshni Nadar is very involved in helping her community. She is a trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation. This foundation runs the Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering in Chennai, which is a not-for-profit college.

She also leads the VidyaGyan Leadership Academy. This academy helps bright students from less fortunate backgrounds. It gives them a chance to get a good education. Roshni also created 'The Habitats' trust. This trust works to protect India's natural places and animals. It helps keep ecosystems healthy and balanced.

Personal Life

Roshni Nadar is a talented person. She is trained in Indian classical music. In 2010, she married Shikhar Malhotra. He is also a leader at HCL Healthcare. They have two sons together.

Awards and Recognition

Roshni Nadar has received many awards for her work and kindness.

See also

In Spanish: Roshni Nadar para niños