Alok Misra
About Alok Misra
Alok Misra serves as the Operating Partner and COO for India at General Atlantic and has held various leadership positions in finance and operations across multiple companies. He has extensive experience in guiding organizations through growth and transformation, particularly in his roles as CFO at WNS Global Services and Mphasis.
Current Role at General Atlantic
Alok Misra serves as the Operating Partner and Chief Operating Officer for India at General Atlantic. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's investment strategy and operations in the region. His role involves providing financial expertise and focusing on investments across India and the ASEAN markets.
Experience at General Atlantic
Prior to his current role, Alok Misra was a Senior Vice President in the Resources Group at General Atlantic from 2013 to 2021. During his tenure, he played a significant role in managing resources and supporting the firm's investment initiatives in various sectors.
Professional Background
Alok Misra has extensive experience in finance and operations, having held key positions in several prominent companies. He served as Group CFO at WNS Global Services from 2008 to 2012 and as Group CFO at Mphasis from 2005 to 2008. His career also includes roles at Mu Sigma Inc. and KFin Technologies Ltd., where he currently serves as a Non-Executive Director.
Education and Qualifications
Alok Misra studied at St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) in Kolkata, where he earned a B.Com (Hons) in Accountancy, Economics, and Commerce from 1985 to 1988. He also completed his studies at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, achieving the designation of Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) from 1987 to 1990. Earlier, he attended St. Xavier's Collegiate School, where he completed his ICSE.
Board Memberships and Directorships
In addition to his role at General Atlantic, Alok Misra serves as an Independent Director at the Environmental Defense Fund in India and as a Non-Executive Director at PT Map Boga Adiperkasa Tbk in Jakarta, Indonesia. He is also a Board Member at House of Anita Dongre Limited and Value and Budget Housing Corporation Private Limited, contributing his financial expertise to these organizations.