She has featured in the WikiLeaks dump of US government cables, which make note of her closeness to former prime minister Gordon Brown and her reputation for dealing harshly with public servants.
See http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/mining-energy/shriti-vadera-uks-latest-iron-lady-joins-the-bhp-board/story-e6frg9df-1225971140878.