Gagandeep Manchanda

Senior Market Engagement Manager @GSMA

Delhi, IN

Directed the strategic efforts of the Connected Women and Connected Society Market Engagement team to reduce gender and usage gaps across APAC, collaborating with mobile operators in countries like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Indonesia and more- Partnered with C-level executives, commercial partners, and telecom operators to design initiatives that balance business growth with social impact, including handset affordability and digital literacy projects- Assessed the use of mobile technology by women micro-entrepreneurs, developed targeted solutions, and delivered gender and inclusion strategy workshops to optimize product reach and socio-economic impact- Led initiatives that empowered over 10 million underserved individuals, primarily women, through campaigns, digital skills programs, and other impactful interventions- Provided thought leadership by supporting startups, analyzing market opportunities, designing mobile money and internet services, and sharing insights via case studies, blogs, and industry events- Provide support in research focusing on gender, the experiences and challenges of women micro-entrepreneurs, and addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV)- Represented GSMA at key forums like Mobile World Congress, Barcelona and M360, advocating for digital inclusion and coordinating high-impact events like the Connected Women Commitment initiative.

Govt Model Sr Secondary School - Sector 46

10+2, Business/Commerce, General

Panjab University

B. Com., Accounts, Business Administration, Economics,etc

London School of Commerce

MBA, Marketing

Ajit Karam Singh International Public School

10th, Commerce