Renowned for his or her senior executive tasks management, a Chief Operating Officer helps in the dayto-day administrative and operational functions of a business. Reporting the everyday achievements directly to the Chief Executive Officer, a Chief Operating Officer is configured for abilities in commanding the second executive officers of the command. The Chief Operating Officer is also known for presidentship and operation directorship.

In most cases, a Chief Operating Officer (COO) is selected for his or her complementing skill sets of that of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the COO has more practically applicable skills than the founding CEO. The COO might help in solving complex challenges with excellent conceptual solutions and help a startup in its developed stage.

A COO is responsible for directing multiple departments while solving the challenges with resources available through leadership skills. In terms of education, a COO is a bachelor's degree holder while holding a Master in Business Administrative (MBA) degree and related certifications. With the education and experience gained in respective corporate sectors, the COOs are in the right hands of the CEOs as helpers of business yielders and assist the businesses with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

In this issue, the Women Entrepreneur magazine brings to the spotlight a list of 'Top 10 Women Chief Operating Officers - 2022'. The list has been crafted by a team of, CEOs, VCs, and our editorial board, thus delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of a powerful nation.