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The Modern India Podcast #70- Navigating Indian and Nordic Leadership.
Monday, 24 March, 2025

Welcome to a new episode of Det Moderne India, where we explore leadership, diversity, and the evolving role of women in STEM across borders.This episode delves into the intersection of Indian and Nordic leadership through the lens of lived experience. Our guest is Vidya Basarkod, former Director of Ramboll in India. With over four decades of experience in civil and structural engineering, Vidya has broken barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field—both in India and Scandinavia.Together, we explore:- The cultural contrasts between Indian and Nordic leadership styles - What it means to be “the first and only” woman in the room - How engineering and infrastructure sectors can become more inclusive - Lessons learned from working within a global company like Ramboll - Advice for the next generation of women in STEM and leadership Join us as we navigate leadership across borders and break new ground for the future of inclusive workplaces.