Business leaders today face growing calls to use their resources and influence to drive positive societal change. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and IAS officer Hari Chandana stand out for responding to this calling through their dedication to social impact.
Marc Benioff, the #billionaire founder of Salesforce, has been an influential proponent of ethical capitalism. Under his leadership, Salesforce contributes 1% of its profits, equity and employee time to philanthropy. Benioff has also personally given over $350 million to children’s hospitals and other charitable causes. #MarcBenioff #Salesforce #Philanthropy
In parallel, Hari Chandana has spearheaded numerous social initiatives during her distinguished tenure as a civil servant. Her innovative projects like mobile “She Toilets” for women’s safety and the “Aarunya” e-commerce platform empower rural entrepreneurs and communities. #HariChandana #SocialChange #RuralEmpowerment #SheInspiresUs
Despite their different spheres of influence, Benioff and Chandana exhibit core shared values:
As social impact torchbearers, Marc Benioff and Hari Chandana highlight that positive change requires personal commitment alongside institutional initiatives. Though their platforms differ, they prove that leaders in any domain can leverage their unique resources and influence to bring about a sustainable and equitable future. #LeadersAsChangeAgents #ProgressForAll #Fighter
No matter how big or small an idea may seem, every idea that helps our nation develop matters.
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