Sucheta Gour Wins BlackSwan Award for Women Empowerment at Asian Business & Social Forum 2024–25

Sucheta Gour Honored with BlackSwan Award for Women Empowerment at the 25th Asian Business & Social Forum

New Delhi, 16 April 2025 — At the prestigious 25th Edition of the Asian Business & Social Forum, held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Sucheta Gour, Director of Operations at Ven Consulting India Pvt Ltd, was conferred with the BlackSwan Award for Women Empowerment — a powerful recognition of her inspiring leadership, impactful contributions, and unwavering commitment to uplifting women in the workforce.

Organized by URS Media and AsiaOne, the Asian Business & Social Forum brought together thought leaders and change-makers from across Asia to celebrate excellence in business, leadership, and social development. Among the standout honorees was Sucheta Gour, whose career embodies passion, perseverance, and purpose.

A strong advocate of inclusive growth, Sucheta has played a pivotal role in transforming Ven Consulting India’s internal culture. Under her leadership, the organization has achieved a remarkable milestone — with over 70% of its internal workforce being women and the average age of the team being just 25. Her vision has consistently emphasized opportunity, mentorship, and resilience for women, even in traditionally male-dominated engineering sectors.

Accepting the award, Sucheta Gour stated:
“This recognition is not just mine — it belongs to every woman who chooses to lead, to speak up, and to break barriers. At Ven, we believe that empowered women empower industries, communities, and nations.”

Apart from her role at Ven Consulting India, Sucheta is also a celebrated singer, blogger, and founder of Someonewise.blog — a platform dedicated to sharing wisdom, insights, and life stories that inspire. Her multifaceted journey continues to spark change and drive conversations around equity, leadership, and social impact.

This award further cements her status as a role model and a transformational leader, and strengthens Ven India’s positioning as a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.

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