Vieshaka L Dutta is a senior HR professional and and SME on the subject of Diversity Equity and Inclusion. She heads DEI for Publicis Sapient for India and APAC. She has been associated with strategic HR efforts, Culture and Diversity and Inclusion for over 18 years. She is passionate about building community support groups and manages large networks focused on support for women and mothers and single parents. She also mentors organisations and institutions on their DEI journey and manages networks of professionals. She is a strong ally for LGBTQIA+ support movement in India and supports advocacy for the community at workplaces