From early career to leadership roles - what you wish you knew | Rina Lakhman

From early career to leadership roles - what you wish you knew | Rina Lakhman

From South Asian Women in Higher Education: SAWHE Speaks by The South Asian Women in Higher Education Network

July 10, 2026 · 36 min · Season 1 · Episode 5

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Rina Lakhman discusses her diverse career journey and insights on leadership as a South Asian woman in technology.

We spoke to Unviersity of Manchester's head of data platforms and digital director, Rina Lakhman, about her diverse career journey and how she combines all her multidisciplinary experiences to become an industry leader. Rina Lakhman is a Digital Transformation and Data Strategy leader with a background spanning technology, data, AI, finance and leadership. She is passionate about using digital innovation to drive meaningful organisational change. A strong advocate for inclusive leadership and widening opportunities for women in technology, Rina regularly speaks on leadership, sponsorship and creating more equitable workplaces In this episode, we explore: How to translate one discipline into a completely different career area. The importance of continuing to develop new qualifications and educational experiences. What it's like to move from an early career to a leadership position. Navigating an ambitious career as a South Asian woman. Host: Dr Sayema Rahman Khan, founder of SAWHE Producer: Sumaiya Motara, SAWHE Digital Communications Lead About the SAWHE network This is a grassroots, community-led initiative dedicated to amplifying the visibility, voice, and leadership of South…

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Host: Dr Sayema Rahman Khan

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Organizations: University of Manchester, SAWHE

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