Sunanda Madan
About Sunanda Madan
Sunanda Madan is the Associate Director at Acumen India, where she leads the Agriculture Practice focusing on high impact investments. With over 13 years of experience in impact investing and investment banking, she has held various roles in organizations such as EY, Standard Chartered Securities, and Kotak Investment Banking.
Work at Acumen
Sunanda Madan currently serves as the Associate Director at Acumen India, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads the Agriculture Practice, focusing on high-impact investments and strategic partnerships within the agricultural sector. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Sector Lead for Agriculture at Acumen India from 2019 to 2020. Her extensive experience in impact investing and economic development is integral to Acumen's mission.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Sunanda Madan has a solid background in investment banking, having worked at several prominent firms. She was an Associate at Kotak Investment Banking from 2007 to 2009 and at Standard Chartered Securities (India) Ltd. from 2009 to 2012. Her roles involved equity fundraising transactions across various industries, contributing to her expertise in financial strategies and market analysis.
Experience at TechnoServe
Sunanda Madan worked at TechnoServe in multiple capacities. She served as the Associate Practice Leader for Program Development in 2018 and as Project Manager/Senior Project Manager from 2012 to 2018. During her tenure, she focused on designing and implementing business-oriented strategies aimed at poverty alleviation in India, showcasing her commitment to economic development.
Educational Background
Sunanda Madan holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Mathematics from St. Stephen's College, which she completed from 2001 to 2004. She further pursued an MBA with a specialization in Analytical Finance at the Indian School of Business from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, she has passed CFA Level 1 through the CFA Institute, enhancing her financial acumen.
Current Board Positions
In addition to her role at Acumen, Sunanda Madan serves as a Board Observer at Promethean Power Systems since 2020 and as a Board Member at S4S Technologies since 2021. These positions reflect her involvement in guiding organizations focused on innovative solutions in their respective fields.