June 2025 - Bridge Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Umbreen Bhatti as Chief Executive Officer of Springboard Enterprises.

Springboard Enterprises is the world-leading accelerator in advancing women-led innovation and has supported the growth of over 930 women-led companies, including 10 unicorns, with a collective market impact of more than $76 billion. Alumnae have gone on to launch 28 IPOs, 238 M&A transactions, and leadership roles across the most competitive sectors in healthcare and technology.

In her new role as Chief Executive Officer, Umbreen will continue to advance Springboard’s mission to champion women-led innovation through its highly regarded accelerator programs, strategic partnerships, and growing global network of advisors and investors.

With a career spanning leadership development, social impact strategy, storytelling, and advocacy, Umbreen brings deep experience and a bold and forward-looking perspective to Springboard. Most recently, she served as the Constance Hess Williams ’66 Director of the Athena Center for Leadership at Barnard College, where she reimagined and relaunched the center as a vibrant hub for aspiring, emerging, and experienced changemakers building the world we all deserve. Umbreen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Barnard College, Columbia University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School.

Kay Koplovitz, Co-founder and Chairman of Springboard Enterprises commented, “Umbreen brings the kind of leadership and perspective that will guide Springboard through its next decade of growth. Her cross-sector experience and thoughtful approach to developing teams, programs and philanthropic support make her a strong fit for Springboard.”