WOMEN IN BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Aditi Radhakrishna
Co-founder | Ruby Rose Feminine Hygiene SA (Pty) Ltd | Director, Akhile Management and Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Aditi Radhakrishna, a chartered accountant and social entrepreneur, is redefining the business landscape with her belief that purpose and profitability can coexist. She holds a Bachelor of Business Science in Finance and Accounting from the University of Cape Town and an MBA. As the co-founder of Ruby Rose Feminine Hygiene SA and director at Akhile Management and Consulting, Aditi is a pioneer in merging financial leadership with purpose-driven innovation. At Akhile, she leads projects in local government that focus on economic sustainability, governance, and digital transformation. Ruby Rose, however, is where her mission-driven spirit truly shines. The company manufactures environmentally friendly, SABS-approved sanitary pads, provides menstrual health education, and creates entrepreneurial opportunities for women. But for Aditi, Ruby Rose is more than a business. It’s a platform to eradicate period poverty, challenge harmful taboos, and empower women to take control of their future. Her proudest milestones include commissioning a state-of-the-art sanitary pad facility in Paarl, securing SABS approval, and positioning Ruby Rose as one of South Africa’s few entirely women- and youth-owned sanitary pad manufacturers. Recognised on platforms from Good Hope FM to the Cape Argus Women in Business Initiative, Aditi proves that purpose and profitability can coexist. Her mantra is simple: purpose and perseverance go hand in hand, and magic happens when you step into discomfort. Through her work, she inspires a generation of women to build businesses that truly matter.
