Smita Pillai

Smita Pillai currently serves as an Advisory Council Member at Harvard Business Review and holds the position of Senior Vice President of Culture, Inclusion & Development at Regeneron, focusing on fostering an inclusive and innovative corporate culture. Pillai has previously held significant roles, including Chief Diversity Officer at Regeneron and Global Head of Inclusion at Zendesk, where strategies were implemented to drive inclusivity and engagement within these organizations. Additionally, Pillai is an Angel Investor at Kavana, a Board Member at Catalyst Inc., and an advisor for The Asia Foundation's Lotus Circle. With an extensive educational background that includes degrees from The Wharton School and UC Berkeley, Pillai's career is marked by a commitment to creating equitable work environments and empowering diverse leadership.