Founder & CEO of The Elevate Group; Technology Executive & Inclusion Advocate
Uma Thana Balasingam Biography
Uma Thana Balasingam is a trailblazer in the Asia Pacific & Japan technology industry, with more than two decades of leadership experience. She built her career at global tech giants, most notably serving as Vice President at VMware, where she drove regional strategy, led high-performing teams across 48 markets, and managed revenues exceeding $1 billion. Recognized as a dynamic leader and change agent, Uma has consistently been at the forefront of transformation in the tech sector.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Uma is a committed advocate for gender equity and social inclusion. She founded Lean In Network Singapore in 2016, growing it into a thriving community of more than 7,000 members focused on advancing women in the workplace. Her influence has been widely recognized through honors such as CRN’s Most Powerful Women in the Channel, Singapore’s Top 100 Women in Tech, and as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Gender Equity.
Today, Uma is the Founder & CEO of The Elevate Group, a consortium dedicated to uplifting five million working women across Asia by driving change at the intersection of strategy and social impact. Through Elevate, as well as her podcast RAW with UMA, she continues to champion authentic leadership and inclusion, while shaping conversations that empower individuals and communities to thrive.
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