Top 5 Indian Women in Silicon Valley Driving the Future of Global Innovation

Aparna Pappu, Former GM & VP, Google Workspace Google

Aparna Pappu, who served as GM and Vice President of Google Workspace, has been one of the most impactful leaders in defining the way people work together in the modern digital age. With more than 15 years of service at Google, she was instrumental in building Google Workspace that includes Gmail, Docs, Drive and Meet, into one of the global leaders' productivity platforms. During her time in the role, Google Workspace evolved to support the shift toward hybrid work, introducing AI-driven tools that helped businesses of every size work more efficiently and unlock greater creativity.

Aparna was famous for her customer-centric philosophy, prioritizing accessibility and frictionless user experiences that revolutionized workplace collaboration for millions of people around the world. Being a woman leader in the tech world, which traditionally has been male-dominated, she has also remained a vocal champion of inclusivity and representation in leadership. Her path is a mix of technical skill, vision-casting strategy along with her dedication towards creating the future of work.