Chitra Nawbatt

Chitra Nawbatt is the author of The CodeBreaker Mindset™, a powerful framework for navigating the rules, pivots, and serendipity behind achieving bold goals. A trailblazer across six competitive global industries, Chitra’s journey—from humble beginnings in South America to C-suite leadership—embodies resilience, innovation, and reinvention.

As one of the youngest recruits at EY, an early fintech innovator at Deutsche Bank, and later a prime-time TV news anchor for Reuters, Chitra broke barriers in traditionally exclusive spaces. She later advised Fortune 1000 executives on digital transformation as a Market Maker at a global consulting firm, and built a unique value creation function at a multibillion-dollar venture capital firm supporting 75+ companies across tech, healthcare, fintech, and media.

Chitra is known for her cross-industry credibility, sharp insights, and dedication to systemic change. With a powerful presence across media and social platforms, she challenges organizations to address bias, unlock growth, and lead with equity.

KEYNOTE TOPICS

• The CodeBreaker Mindset
• Headwinds Against Women of Color: Overcoming Systemic Barriers
• The Challenge of Honest Feedback – How environmental, structural, and systemic racism undermine confidence and growth.
• Micro & Macro Aggressions: The Push to Leave – Understanding the impact of pervasive discrimination on retention and belonging.
• Cultural Blind Spots in Organizations – Why companies must implement checks and balances in culture, risk management, and governance.
• The Hidden Cost of Inequity – How failing to address systemic barriers leads to significant organizational losses.
•The Value Destruction of Workplace Headwinds