Roopa Kudva

Roopa Kudva is a distinguished business leader, early-stage investor and board director with nearly four decades of experience in the financial sector. Known for transformative leadership and a commitment to impact, she has built a career marked by innovation and advocacy for inclusive development.
As chief executive officer of Crisil, Roopa transformed India’s premier credit rating agency into a global analytical firm, growing market capitalization fourfold and tripling revenues. She later led Omidyar Network India, investing in tech-led solutions for India’s ‘Next Half Billion.’
Her board experience includes Infosys, Nestlé India, Tata AIA Life Insurance and The Global Impact Investing Network. She has served on key committees of the Securities and Exchange Board of India and Reserve Bank of India.
Her accolades include the CNBC-TV 18’s ‘Outstanding Woman Business Leader of the Year’ title. She has also consistently featured on Business Today and Fortune India’s ‘Most Powerful Women’ lists. A distinguished alumna of IIM Ahmedabad, Roopa’s writing blends business acumen with a focus on impact and inclusion.