In the traditionally male-dominated realm of technology and engineering, the voices and achievements of women leading from the front are both powerful and inspiring. This edition of the Women in Leadership Series by Express Computer spotlights one such remarkable leader — Dr. Puneet Kaur Kohli, President – Chief Information and Technology Officer at Liberty General Insurance whose 30-year journey in IT and leadership spans continents and industries. From being the only daughter among six brothers to earning global accolades the ‘CIO of the Year’, ‘Jewels of Punjab’ and the Global Excellence Award by the House of Commons at Buckingham Palace, her story is one of resilience and inspiration.
Career shaped by passion and purpose
I grew up as the only daughter among 6–7 brothers, which gave me a tomboyish upbringing and helped me develop a wide range of skills—from driving to cooking. My father once inspired me to be a pilot or work in a technical field, and his passion deeply influenced me. While learning to fly wasn’t a widely accepted option for women at that time in India, I chose to pursue a technical field with electronics and computers, staying true to his dreams in my own way.
Asian Woman Leadership 