Industry: Sustainable Business & Foodservice Solutions
Designation: Founder & Managing Director, Yashtech
Country: UAE
Company: Yashtech
Impact: Building an ISO-certified eco-conscious solutions company, she champions sustainability in packaging and safety while fostering women’s leadership, proving businesses can thrive with responsibility and innovation.

Yamini J. Iyer | Blending Sustainability with Innovation for Responsible Business Choices

The visionary founder and Managing Director of Yashtech, Yamini J. Iyer is redefining what modern leadership looks like, where bold innovation meets deep purpose, and where women lead with strength and empathy in today’s dynamic business landscape.

What began as a modest entrepreneurial venture has flourished under Yamini’s leadership into a regional force, serving foodservice operators, hospitality brands, and health & safety sectors across the Middle East. Today, Yashtech is proudly ISO-certified and stands out for its commitment to eco-conscious solutions in food packaging, hygiene, labelling, industrial safety footwear, and more.

From the start, Yamini’s mission has been unwavering: to fuse sustainability with smart innovation and enable businesses to make responsible, future-forward choices. Her leadership is defined by her hands-on approach, balancing strategic vision with day-to-day operational involvement. She embraces agility as a core strength, constantly evolving with trends in packaging, technology, and customer needs.

Under her guidance, Yashtech has earned recognition not just through results, but by being present and proactive. The company has showcased its innovation and credibility at prestigious industry platforms including The Hotel Show, Gulf Host, Fast Food & Café Convention, Intersec, and the Dubai International Food Safety Conference.

Her path to success, however, has been anything but conventional. In an industry flooded with low-cost, mass-market options, Yamini boldly decided to prioritize quality, sustainability, and long-term partnerships. Educating the market, reshaping perceptions, and proving that eco-friendly products can be stylish, scalable, and affordable took vision, grit, and relentless determination.

As a woman in business, Yamini is committed to creating an ecosystem where women rise. She champions a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, self-belief, and continuous learning. To her, empowering women goes beyond offering opportunity, it’s about ensuring they are truly seen, heard, and equipped to lead with conviction.

Today, Yamini continues to lead Yashtech with clarity, courage, and compassion. Her story is not just one of business success, it’s a beacon of what’s possible when women lead with purpose. Through her journey, she’s proving that women don’t just build businesses-they inspire movements, transform industries, and pave the way for the leaders of tomorrow.

Addressing Women’s Leadership and Emirati Women’s Day, Yamini J. Iyer shares her message, “Women are natural creators of ideas, of the impact of change. True leadership begins the moment we believe in our own voice and lift others along the way. Emirati Women’s Day is more than a celebration, it’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible when women are trusted, supported, and given space to lead. Here’s to the women breaking barriers, building businesses, and reshaping the future of leadership.”