International Women's Day: Industry observers share corporate approaches to inclusivity

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Commvault

"At Commvault, we focus on collaborative engagements with channel partners, system integrators, and customers to create platforms where talent can work on high impact transformation projects. When these ecosystems are intentionally inclusive, they open pathways for women to gain exposure to enterprise-scale AI deployments, cyber strategy discussions, and solution architecture leadership.  

"Ultimately, encouragement must translate into visible opportunity, whether through funded certifications, applied innovation pilots, or cross functional AI initiatives that build confidence and credibility.

"Closing these systemic gaps early is essential for both equitable career progression and a stronger, more innovative tech industry across the region.”

- Jo Dean, VP of Channel and Alliances, Asia Pacific, Commvault 

Databricks

"Empowering women starts with creating intentional safe spaces where they can show up – not just to perform, but to be heard and supported.

"Personally through the MentorConnect programme, I’ve supported women at all career stages, to grow by sharing experiences and diverse perspectives, building trust among women in tech.  

"I believe mental wellness is crucial. I foster them in my communities and workplace by encouraging leaders to speak transparently about boundaries, wellbeing, and growth. This disciplined focus on mentorship and open dialogue helps more women see Databricks as a place where they can build long-term, impactful careers and it has fuelled our growth to over 1,000 across APJ." 

- Jocelyn Cai, Director, People Partners for Databricks APJ

FPT Software

"This International Women’s Day, my wish is to see more women in the workforce consider giving, which can take many forms. Whether it’s mentoring your peers, offering insights, volunteering time, or supporting colleagues in their development, women lead by example and allow others to step forward. 

"At FPT, our journey from a small IT pioneer to a global AI-first organisation shows that a culture of mutual support can benefit both the individuals and the organisation. This 'giving' mindset has helped us build a supportive workplace where women represent 37% of our workforce and 36% of our managerial positions, well above the industry average." 

-  Aurora Nguyen Dan Phuong, FPT Software VP & Head of Global Marketing & Customer Experience, FPT Corporation

APJ stands for the Asia-Pacific and Japan region. 

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