Apurva Purohit

Apurva Purohit is the President of the Jagran Group, one of India’s largest multi-media conglomerates. With over three decades of experience in the media and entertainment industry, she currently manages a diverse portfolio which includes print, radio, digital and outdoor.

Apurva has worked with marquee organizations like Zee Telefilms, Times of India and partnered with private equity players like True North, one of India’s oldest PE firms. Over the years, Apurva has won multiple business awards and has been named as one of the Most Powerful Women in Business as per the India Today Group and Fortune India. She is also a director on the board of several for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

Apurva is a leading voice advocating gender diversity in the Indian business landscape and has authored a national bestseller for working women titled 'Lady You’re Not a Man!'

In her recently launched book titled, 'Lady, You’re the Boss!', Apurva aims to empower women and encourage them to achieve their full potential. Drawing from her personal experiences she talks about how women minimize themselves, suffer from the imposter syndrome and settle for less than they are capable of, because of external prejudices as well as misguided internal self-beliefs. Through anecdotes and examples, the books suggest ways of overcoming these issues and clear the path towards personal and professional success.