Jayanthi Yeswant Kumar
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Jayanthi Yeswant Kumar is the visionary founder and chairperson of Ad Astra Consultants Private Limited, a global leader in executive search and recruitment.
With an illustrious career spanning over 27 years, Jayanthi has made a significant impact across banking and financial services, recruitment consulting,
and internet services. Her strategic expertise propelled her to senior management positions within global financial institutions, including serving as
Senior Director at Societe Generale and Vice President at ING Bank. In addition, she serves as an Independent Director on the Board of Greaves Electric
Mobility and the Association of People with Disability.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Jayanthi's leadership is her commitment to diversity and inclusion. Her progressive approach fosters a culture of
inclusivity at the very foundation of corporate structures. She is an advocate for empowering women and ensuring equal opportunities for individuals with
physical and visual challenges, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to creating real-world change.
Under Jayanthi's leadership, Ad Astra Consultants, a company she co-founded, is a model of diversity in the corporate world. The company boasts a diverse workforce,
with women making up 80% of its employees, including those with visual impairments. Jayanthi has established women-only business units and led strategic diversity
initiatives, earning recognition from her Fortune 500 clientele. Oxford Economics featured Ad Astra as a case study, and Forbes Marquee highlighted its global reach and growth.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Jayanthi is dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Her efforts are focused on girl child education, women's health,
inclusive education, and specialized skills training. Additionally, as a board member of the Association of People with Disability, she strengthens her commitment to
inclusiveness.
In August 2023, Jayanthi addressed the G20 EMPOWER Summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, where she discussed ‘Leveraging Digital Public Infrastructure to Advance Financial
Equality for Women.’ She shared insights from various countries on developing and implementing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) components, offering actionable
recommendations to make DPI more gender-sensitive and impactful.
Jayanthi's compassionate leadership and unwavering commitment to social responsibility make her a respected figure in the global business and talent landscape. Her
leadership exemplifies how corporations can thrive while creating an inclusive and diverse environment.