Women hold 23% of senior leadership roles in IT sector : Survey
senior leadership roles in India’s information technology sector as of 2024, an increase from 18.7% in 2023, according to a new study.
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Avsar, a recruitment consulting and outsourcing company specialising in talent acquisition, has revealed in its latest report – which surveyed 150 IT companies – that although men still hold the majority of leadership positions, ongoing women empowerment initiatives through mentorship programmes and leadership development programmes are working towards reducing the gender representation gap.
The report sheds light on crucial leadership positions that significantly impact the IT industry’s expansion. Job roles such as chief technology officer, chief information security officer, chief data officer, and the emerging chief AI officer are among the most in demand. These roles need more than just tech expertise and demand a more strategic vision to guide organisations through progress in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), data-driven decision-making and cybersecurity.
Insights into compensation reveal the growing demand for these roles. Chief technology officers earn between Rs 1.5-4.5 crore annually, while chief information security officers command Rs 1-3 crore per annum, emphasising the critical importance of safeguarding organisational data. Similarly, chief data officers receive annual packages ranging
