2023 Women Leaders in Technology: Neeta Pimpale

Neeta is a global transformation executive experienced in providing strategic advisory services to a wide range of global financial institutions, with a breadth of consulting and industry experience in the Insurance sector, including serving in technology, strategy, transformation, product and risk management roles, specializing in development and implementation of agile transformational solutions. She has over 26 years of banking and insurance expertise developed through firsthand experience and leadership roles both in industry and global consulting firms.

Neeta was most recently the Head of Business Solutions for Insurance and Reinsurance at Vantage Group Holdings Ltd, a 2020 startup (re)insurer funded at $1B by Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman and based in Bermuda and the U.S. She led the design and build-out of Insurance underwriting workbench, policy, billing, Oracle GL, Reinsurance platform applications based on competitive solutions and fueling data-driven insights.

She holds an MBA in Finance and master's in economics with High Honors. What has been the biggest factor in your success so far? Being bold by taking risks has been my long-term strategy and I often find myself doing things that are not necessarily in my wheelhouse or within my comfort zone. I strive to do my best and trust my instincts backed with hard work. Even in situations where I do not completely see the path to success, I surround myself with a trusted team and try to problem-solve by creating a climate of trust and mutual respect.

What do you enjoy most about your career in the consulting industry?

Being a people person, I really enjoy working with a variety of client teams on high impact initiatives. My goal is to be a trusted advisor to the client on technical, sector or business issues and challenges. Consulting provides me with numerous opportunities to bring in breakthrough insights and solutions by leveraging and valuing different perspectives. It enables me to anticipate and distill the most complex issues into insightful, strategic advice to clients which I thoroughly enjoy.

What is your proudest achievement to date?

My proudest achievement is when my mentees share with me their experiences and success stories. It gives me immense joy to watch them grow and demonstrate resiliency and tenacity. They are a constant source of inspiration for me. We together form a collaborative team and, challenge each other to be intellectually curious, be innovative and think ahead of times by leading with empathy.

What's the best advice you've ever been given?

I've been truly fortunate to be mentored by motivational leaders throughout my career. The best advice I've received is to "pay it forward." These 3 simple words are incredibly powerful in shaping one's professional career and making a huge impact. I've been lucky to be supported by highly motivational mentors and role models who have inspired me to practice selfless leadership and set me up for success by striving to reach my personal best. By following the advice I've received, I am hoping to continue mentoring and supporting individuals early in their careers by giving them perspectives on an ever-changing landscape of opportunities. And I sincerely hope that my mentees in turn, pay it forward and help others.

What does this recognition mean to you?

I am grateful and truly honored to be given the recognition. It will motivate, energize, and drive me to do more.