With over 25+ years of global leadership experience in technology, government, nonprofits, community-based organizations, and academia, Bhimani stands out as a builder, problem solver and connector. She adeptly synergizes the varied objectives and needs for technology companies to build inclusive and responsible tech/products/services that speak to diverse markets, users and consumers. She has a track record of empowering leaders and organizations to be innovative, resilient and legible to an increasingly dynamic world.

As Alphabet's first Chief Strategist and Director on Inclusive Technology, Business, and Leaders since 2017, Salima empowered 11 startup moonshot companies (Waymo, Wing, X, Sidewalk Labs, Intrinsic, Isomorphic, GV, etc) to shape sustainable businesses for Alphabet while improving the world. A trusted partner to tech CEOs and their emerging businesses of various scale, maturity and market fit, in fields like AI, venture, robotics, self-driving tech and biotech she enabled untapped, billion dollar people, product and business opportunities into the success of every moonshot. She built the foundational strategies, infrastructure and operations, while influencing an ecosystem of leaders and functions. 

Having worked with 1,000+ executives and key stakeholders, Salima pioneered innovative business and organizational change. She’s expanded the impact that technology, non-profit, government, education/academic and international sectors have in under considered and underinvested areas, increasing the potential of multimillion dollar outcomes. This included increasing effectiveness of resources allocated to high profile projects. Before joining Google in 2017, she was CEO and founder of a global consulting firm. From 2008-2015, Salima has held positions with the Canadian Federal government, City of Toronto, Harvard University and the University of Toronto. Within those organizations, she held roles such as director of programs and projects, consultant, global researcher, professor, and international project designer. 

She is a sought-after speaker and consultant who has spoken and led alongside global dignitaries. She has served on several non-profit boards and advised the United Nations on inclusive innovation and technology.

Zabeen is a strategic advisor to both the private and public sectors, a thought leader in Future of Work, leadership, culture, purpose, skills-based economy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her senior leadership and board experience enables her to bring a practical perspective to her advisory work and as a speaker, writer, and media commentator.  Now in her Purposeful Third Act, she is creating impact by activating her purpose: "to unlock the potential of people and build inclusive prosperity" and her mission is to scale this concept.  

Zabeen had a distinguished career at RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) where, before her retirement, she was Chief Human Resources Officer for 10 years, overseeing 80,000 employees across 40 countries.  She was a member of RBC's Group Executive Committee, which set the bank's strategic direction, and also held responsibility for brand, communications, and corporate citizenship.

Currently as Executive Advisor Future of Work at Deloitte, Zabeen advises clients on people and culture issues key to their transformation agendas and long-term success and leads Deloitte’s CHRO30 Forum, which convenes CHROs from leading private and public sector organizations.  She is Senior Advisor to Knockri, an AI-enabled recruitment and staffing assessment tool that mitigates bias. 

She serves as Special Advisor to the Clerk of the Privy Council, Co-Chair of the City of Toronto's Economic Development Advisory Panel, and Executive-in-Residence at Simon Fraser University Beedie School of Business.  Active in the not-for-profit sector, Zabeen serves on the Board of the Public Policy Forum, and the Board of Governors for JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide. 

Zabeen has received numerous recognitions, including the Canadian HR Awards Ivey Business School Lifetime Achievement in HR Leadership, Governor General's Meritorious Service Medal for Diversity and Inclusion, SFU Outstanding Alumni Award, Catalyst Canada Honour for championing women and minorities in business, Top 25 Women of Influence, and three-time WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women awardee and a Hall of Fame inductee.  Zabeen has an MBA from Simon Fraser University.