Woman to Watch: Leading with Vision and Impact
The 2025 Woman to Watch category honored leaders who are driving innovation, shaping strategy, and inspiring others in technology. These women are paving the way for future leaders while making a measurable impact in their organizations and communities.
ZsaVette Eze — Vice President of Technology, Synchrony Financial Winner
ZsaVette’s journey in technology spans more than 15 years across fintech, cloud, and enterprise transformation. One of her proudest milestones came while leading the launch and operational scale of Amazon Pay Later at Synchrony Financial. As the single-threaded owner of this complex initiative, she aligned technology, compliance, fraud prevention, and customer experience across two Fortune 100 companies — resulting in a product that supported $967M in net earnings and exceeded EPS expectations by nearly 40%. Since joining Synchrony two years ago as an AVP, ZsaVette earned the CEO Award within her first year and was promoted to Vice President in her second.
“Leading initiatives like Amazon Pay Later has not only proven my leadership but also reinforced the importance of visibility, strategic thinking, and mentoring others to succeed. I aim to open doors for women and early-career talent, helping them see the possibilities in technology.”
Manjula Ganta — Senior Director of Product Development, ADP Finalist
Manjula’s career in technology spans 25 years in Human Capital Management (HCM), blending technical expertise, product leadership, and strategic vision. At ADP, she leads technology teams managing HR, Payroll, Talent, and Portal products across a $500M portfolio. Recently, she led a large-scale digital transformation of ADP’s Payroll product — moving from a legacy on-premise system to a streamlined cloud-based solution — supporting over 600 clients and generating $8.6M in cost savings. Her contributions earned her the ADP President’s Award in both 2023 and 2024.
“Driving large-scale transformation requires more than technology — it’s about empowering teams to innovate confidently, embrace change, and see the impact of their work on clients and colleagues alike.”
Francine Marquis — AI Program Manager, Google Cloud Finalist
Francine is revolutionizing AI accessibility while creating opportunities for underrepresented communities. A first-generation Haitian-American, she architected Google Cloud AI’s Trusted Tester Program, expanding it from an internal pilot to a 5,000+ customer ecosystem — exceeding projections by 10x in just 1.5 years. This transformation fundamentally changed how Google develops AI products. Beyond Google, Francine leads monthly AI workshops, helping small businesses access and leverage AI tools and advocating for representation in tech.
“The best innovations emerge when diverse voices shape technology from the ground up. I’ve learned that impactful leadership means seeing beyond constraints to envision scalable solutions while lifting others along the way.”
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