Anu Chandrasekera
About Anu Chandrasekera
Anu Chandrasekera is the Head of Underwriting and Recovery at Faire and the Head of Marketplace at Juni Learning, both positions held since 2021 in San Francisco, California. With a background in finance and strategy, he has held various roles at notable companies including SoftBank Investment Advisers and Zocdoc.
Work at Faire
Anu Chandrasekera has been serving as the Head of Underwriting and Recovery at Faire since 2021. In this role, she oversees underwriting processes and recovery strategies, contributing to the company's financial health and risk management. Faire is a wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with brands, and Chandrasekera's expertise plays a crucial role in ensuring the company's operational success.
Work at Juni Learning
In addition to her role at Faire, Anu Chandrasekera has also been the Head of Marketplace at Juni Learning since 2021. Juni Learning focuses on providing personalized online education for children. In this position, she is responsible for developing and managing the marketplace, enhancing the learning experience for students and parents alike.
Previous Experience
Anu Chandrasekera has held various positions in finance and strategy prior to her current roles. She worked at SoftBank Investment Advisers as a Director in the Operating Group from 2019 to 2021. Before that, she was a Senior Associate in Finance & Strategy at Zocdoc from 2015 to 2017. Her career also includes roles at Credit Suisse, where she served as an Investment Banking Analyst and later as an Associate in the Private Fund Group.
Education and Expertise
Anu Chandrasekera studied at Columbia University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology. She also completed her GCE A-Levels and IGCSE at Cambridge International School in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical and strategic thinking, which is evident in her professional roles.
Background
Anu Chandrasekera has a diverse professional background, having worked in various sectors including finance, education, and strategic planning. She began her career as a Research Analyst at Columbia Business School's Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center from 2007 to 2009. This early experience in research and analysis set the stage for her subsequent roles in investment banking and strategic planning.