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Making

South AsianLeadership

the norm.

A nonprofit and curated private professional network for those who identify as South Asian women, and their allies. Built to expand access, increase visibility, and build meaningful connections.

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Where our members lead
Our purpose

Access. Visibility. Connection.

SALUTE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and curated private professional network. We bring those who identify as South Asian women, and their allies, together across industries and generations to build meaningful relationships, share expertise, and open doors for one another.

  • 01Access

    To people, perspectives, and opportunity. Relationships beyond the rooms you already know, with members and allies who make introductions and open doors.

    A senior leader in conversation with SALUTE members
  • 02Visibility

    For leadership that deserves to be seen. Through S.SUITE, BCC’d and our stages, we make the depth of South Asian women’s leadership visible.

    A conversation on stage at the SALUTE Visionary Series
  • 03Connection

    Built on trust. Designed to last. Curated gatherings and a private network that turn introductions into lasting relationships.

    SALUTE members together at a long dinner table
About SALUTE
A senior leader in conversation with SALUTE membersA conversation on stage at the SALUTE Visionary SeriesSALUTE members together at a long dinner table
Our role in the bigger picture

Changing who leads takes an ecosystem.

Moving the needle requires an abundance of organizations, each contributing distinct communities, capabilities, and pathways to leadership. People may engage with all, some, or none—progress comes when organizations work openly across the ecosystem—sharing access, extending opportunity, and fueling one another’s reach and impact.

Six sectors doing vital work
Community & Professional Networks
Founder, Capital & Venture
Media, Storytelling & Culture

SALUTE serves as the connective tissue across the ecosystem—building leadership infrastructure that brings accomplished leaders together and connects them to the broader network.

Advocacy, Civic & Community
Pan-Asian Advocacy
Boardroom & Executive Access
In their words
Neela Montgomery

“SALUTE is building a community of South Asian executive women that, as I shared my own career and life journey, reminded me that it would have been amazing to have that earlier in life.”

Neela Montgomery
Board Director, Logitech & Ahold Delhaize · Former CEO, Orveon Global & Crate & Barrel
Deevana Palazzolo

“I feel like SALUTE introduced me to a new world of inspiring, thoughtful, generous, and kind women.”

Deevana Palazzolo
Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Amna Khilji

“SALUTE has not only enriched my professional network, but has also left an indelible mark on my belief in the power of collaboration and community.”

Amna Khilji
Global Head of Client Development, Audeliss
Programs

Where the community comes together.

From intimate dinners to signature conversations, all year round.

Jenny Ming and moderator Jyothi Rao at the SALUTE Visionary Series
Signature conversations

The Visionary Series

Fireside-style conversations with senior leaders, founders, investors, and changemakers shaping what comes next, moderated by SALUTE for an intimate, high-trust audience.

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Learning & masterclasses

SALUTE Talks & Labs

Practical sessions, workshops, panels, and masterclasses that give members tools, frameworks, and insight they can apply.

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Intimate dinners

On the Table

Intimate, prompt-led dinners for a curated group of leaders. Each course brings new conversation cards, moving the conversation beyond titles.

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Invite-only dinner salon

The Forum

An invite-only dinner salon with bite-size, theme-led courses: Power Players, a micro-panel, and a featured fireside chat around one timely theme.

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Regional & member-led

Socials

Lighter-touch local gatherings led by members in key cities, over coffee, cocktails, brunch, a walk, or a cultural outing.

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Mentorship · Coming soon

SALUTE Exchange

A one-to-one mentor–mentee series rooted in paying it forward. Each mentor chooses someone in their network to bring into the room.

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Indra Nooyi
S.SUITE Honors

The leadership exists. Let’s make it visible.

The inaugural evening recognizing South Asian women leaders and the allies who champion them, led by Lifetime Achievement Honoree Indra Nooyi.

Nov 20, 2026Date
New YorkCity
6:30 PMTime

Also from S.SUITEThe S.SUITE Lists Category lists spotlighting standout leaders beyond the Honors. To be announced.

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