First time in India: Deliveroo India Forms ‘Women in Tech’ Team
Hyderabad, June 27 : Hyderabad-based Deliveroo India Development Centre on Monday announced the introduction of ‘India Women in Tech’ Group as a component of Deliveroo’s global Women in Tech Employee Resource Group (ERG) dedicated to enhancing gender diversity and empowering women in technical positions.
The primary objective of the Women in Tech ERG is to provide assistance and facilitate the progress and advancement of women occupying technical positions, the company said in a release here.
This initiative strives to create broader prospects for women in technical roles within Deliveroo while fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Shubhi Shrivastava, Program Leader at IDC said “We believe that by empowering women in tech and providing them with a strong support system, we can drive positive change and create a more inclusive and diverse tech industry.”
The ‘India Women in Tech’ team consists of a group of enthusiastic and passionate women based at the India Development Centre (IDC).
Currently comprising 26 members, the team aims to be proportionally represented in various spheres and make significant contributions to Deliveroo’s global Women in Tech ERG.
Commenting on the launch, Sashi Somavarapu, Vice President of Engineering and Country Head, Deliveroo India said: “At Deliveroo, we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers women.
We recognise and embrace the positives that women bring to the table and through this initiative, we aim to bridge the gender gap in technical roles and contribute to a more inclusive and diverse tech ecosystem.”
