At the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2024 held in Mumbai, Isha Ambani, director of Reliance Industries, was honored with the 'Icon of the Year' award. This accolade was presented to her by renowned interior designer and entrepreneur, Gauri Khan.
The 32-year-old Isha expressed, 'I want to dedicate this award to my daughter Adiya, who inspires me to strive for excellence every day.' She further articulated that her mother, Nita Ambani, the chairperson of Reliance Foundation, is a role model for her and has paved the way for her success.
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Isha said, 'I always say to her, Mom, thank you for walking so that I could run.' Indeed, it is because of her.' As a visionary entrepreneur committed to sustainability, Isha Ambani is at the helm of Reliance Retail, leading expansion across new categories, geographies, and formats. She has enhanced Reliance Retail's digital footprint and launched e-commerce ventures like Ajio and online beauty platforms like Tira.
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Isha Ambani has played a significant role in the growth of Reliance Retail and Jio Platforms. Under her leadership, Reliance Retail ranks among the top-10 retailers in Asia, being the only Indian retailer on the list. Isha actively oversees the vision and impact of the Reliance Foundation and is closely involved with the foundation's initiatives focused on children and women.
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A unique aspect of this awards ceremony was that each Harper’s Bazaar Woman of the Year awardee presented the subsequent category winner with an award, creating a chain of empowerment.
The Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards celebrate women's contributions and achievements. This global celebration includes women from film, television, arts, culture, and literature. Initiated in 2007, it has been honored annually since.
