FLO Chennai, under the Financial Literacy vertical, organised “SHE INSPIRES – A Fireside Chat that Ignites Minds” in collaboration with Karur Vysya Bank on 27 May 2026 in Chennai. The session was curated as a powerful leadership conversation platform dedicated to celebrating women in leadership and inspiring women professionals across the organisation through authentic dialogue and shared experiences.
The event featured Ms. Meena Hemachandran, Chairperson of Karur Vysya Bank and former Director at the Reserve Bank of India, alongside Ms. Srimathy Sridhar, Independent Woman Director at Karur Vysya Bank. The discussion was moderated by Ms. Divya Abhishek, Past Chairperson of FICCI FLO Chennai and member of the Financial Literacy vertical.
Conducted in a warm and conversational fireside chat format, the session explored themes such as leadership evolution, resilience, governance, institutional growth, strategic decision-making, financial sector leadership, and personal transformation. The speakers shared valuable insights from their professional journeys, discussing the challenges they navigated, the lessons they learned, and the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and integrity in leadership roles.
A key highlight of the session was the focus on women leadership within the banking and financial sector and the importance of creating inclusive and empowering work environments. The conversation encouraged participants to embrace confidence, continuous learning, and long-term vision while aspiring towards leadership positions. The speakers also highlighted the role of empathy, mentorship, and people-centric leadership in building sustainable institutions and strong organisational cultures.
The event witnessed participation from approximately 450 women employees from the top management and leadership teams of Karur Vysya Bank. The session was simultaneously live-broadcast across the organisation, enabling broader engagement from employees across branches and offices.
The interactive and insightful discussion created a strong impact among participants, inspiring meaningful reflection and dialogue around women leadership and professional growth. The initiative successfully reinforced the collective commitment of FICCI FLO Chennai and Karur Vysya Bank towards empowering women professionals, promoting leadership development, and creating platforms for authentic and impactful conversations.