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Dr. Payal Kanodia was recognised as the Leader of Hope at the Indian Brand and Leadership Conclave 2024

Updated on: 15 May,2024 07:39 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Dr. Payal Kanodia, the Chairperson and Trustee of M3M Foundation is a doctor by profession, a dedicated supporter of women’s empowerment and child welfare.

Dr. Payal Kanodia was recognised as the Leader of Hope at the Indian Brand and Leadership Conclave 2024

Dr. Payal Kanodia

Dr. Payal Kanodia gets as the Leader of Hope at Indian Brand and Leadership Conclave 2024 by The Brand Story for being dedicated to working for the cause of women empowerment and child welfare by conducting various programs.


India’s economic resilience is led by businesses committed to progress by overcoming various challenges that may arise on the path. These brands not only contribute to economic growth but also promote a happier, more cohesive society. The Brand Story has always worked to play a role in recognizing and promoting such organizations and acknowledging their exceptional contributions. At the Indian Brand and Leadership Conclave 2024, The Brand Story showcased businesses excelling in various fields, driving growth and development. This celebration not only applauds the achievements of these businesses but also underscores their significance in shaping India's trajectory toward a better future.


Dr. Payal Kanodia, the Chairperson and Trustee of M3M Foundation is a doctor by profession, a dedicated supporter of women’s empowerment and child welfare, and also the Chairperson of YFLO (Young FICCI Ladies Organisation), Delhi. For her passion for women’s empowerment, she works tirelessly with various organizations to bring upliftment of women. According to Dr. Payal, the most useful leadership skills for making a significant impact are empathy: an ability to understand the situation of the community we are serving, adaptability: an ability to navigate and resolve uncertainties in rapidly changing environments, decisiveness: an ability to make timely and well-informed decisions and strategic thinking: an ability to align the interventions with the larger vision.

In pursuit of fostering hope, Dr. Payal has always embraced a transformational leadership style where inspiration fuels innovation, collaboration empowers change and a shared vision becomes the catalyst for a brighter tomorrow. This not only empowers communities but also cultivates a resilient spirit within the team fostering a sense of hope and purpose. Dr. Payal believes that setting goals as a leader unites the team for a shared vision and achieving these goals serves as milestones, instilling accomplishment and strengthening team bonds. This encourages open communication, creating an inclusive and empowered social environment that inspires collective success.

The social causes that align deeply with Dr. Payal Kanodia are education accessibility to each child, environmental sustainability, youth upskilling, livelihood generation, and health awareness. These causes align with her values reflecting a commitment to transforming lives through empowering communities. Under the leader M3M Foundation, Dr. Payal actively engages in initiatives addressing these concerns, amplifying the foundation’s impact in contributing to positive social change.

Under Dr. Kanodia’s leadership, M3M Foundation has been successful in transforming 1.8 million lives with its presence in 22 states, 3 union territories, 60 districts, and more than 700 villages across India with collaboration and partnerships with state, central government, and more than 15 civil society organizations. The recent CSR activities have been diverse and impactful with a focus on education by providing scholarships, infrastructural support to schools, digitization of education and international exposure to students. Other than this, environmental initiatives include active participation of community groups including tree plantation, waste management, pond rejuvenation, and formation of kitchen gardens promoting sustainable practices. The health and well-being programs are being ensured through health check-ups and awareness camps.

Dr. Abhay Kaushik, Director and Editor-in-Chief and Mr. Siddesh Pathre, Managing Partner, The Brand Story said, “Dr. Payal Kanodia has done great work in bringing significant social impact. Her work is a testament to her dedication to contributing to positive society changes. The Brand Story is proud to honour Dr. Payal Kanodia as the Leader of Hope.”

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