The world is Black and White. No Blues here.

And definitely, and imprimis, no pink prisms, as we discover in this quick, but deep and ruthlessly-honest, chat with Charu Bhargava, Senior Vice President, Sheela Foam.

- Pratima H

CHARU BHARGAVA Senior Vice President, Sheela Foam.

Trying to be a man is a waste of a woman.' This line may have been said by Allison Pearson but it eerily dances in your mind again - out of nowherewhen you are talking to someone as ferrous, and yet as emotionally salient, as Charu Bhargava. She is not just a path-breaking and passionate IT Executive with 20+ remarkable years driving the digitalisation of business. Her journey of using technology for outcome-led difference has dotted many milestones and technology-inflection points at Sheela Foam (Sleepwell) since 2001. This top-suite leader weaves in strategy and creativity seamlessly, blending practical prudence and soft skills beautifully, while she continually cements domain expertise across many functions such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, HR, Distribution & Dealer environment. She minces no words when calling out why some women miss out on so much by being trapped in their comfort zones; and why the world can be equally tough for men as it is for women.

What comes to you mind first when you hear the men vs. women debateat the C-suite level?