Sarita Bahl

Board Member | Independent Board Director and Former Chairperson – Bayer Foundation India

Sarita Bahl is a seasoned leader with nearly four decades of experience spanning diverse industries, public sector entities, trade associations, multinational corporations, and civil society. She superannuated in April 2024 as Director of Bayer Foundation India and Country Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Bayer South Asia, where she provided oversight on board governance and management while driving impactful social development initiatives. Sarita currently serves as an Independent Board Director at BharatRohan Airborne Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Etherwire.Ai, and Advisory Board Member at Pepperdine University, Synergy Technofin Pvt. Ltd., and For Ethical AI (FEAi).
Her expertise lies in enhancing organizational reputation through sustainability, governance, societal development, communications, diversity and inclusion, and stakeholder engagement. A passionate advocate for mentorship and leadership development, Sarita actively guides emerging talent through platforms like WISE TECH by SPJIMR, Mentor My Board, and the Kerala Startup Mission. She is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Senior Practitioner (Mentoring) accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). Sarita’s remarkable journey reflects a deep commitment to creating meaningful social impact, guiding organizations towards sustainable growth, and nurturing future leaders.