Usha Sudhakar, Cfa
About Usha Sudhakar, Cfa
Usha Sudhakar, CFA, is an Associate Director of Valuations at KPMG India, with extensive experience in investment banking and consulting across the UK and India. She holds an MBA from London Business School and a CFA designation, and has previously worked at PwC, Copal Amba, and Credit Suisse.
Current Role at KPMG India
Usha Sudhakar currently serves as Associate Director Valuations at KPMG India. She has been in this role since 2021. In her position, she focuses on performing valuations of intangible assets and financial securities, which are essential for financial reporting, tax compliance, and transaction advisory purposes.
Previous Experience at PwC
Usha Sudhakar has held multiple roles at PwC. She worked as Associate Director from 2020 to 2021 and previously served as Manager from 2017 to 2020 in the Chennai Area, India. Her tenure at PwC involved significant contributions to valuation projects and consulting services.
Career Background in Finance
Usha Sudhakar has extensive experience in the finance sector. She worked as Senior Vice President, Equity Research at Copal Amba from 2011 to 2017 and as an Associate at Credit Suisse from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she served as a Business Development Specialist at LCH Clearnet from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Usha Sudhakar holds a CFA designation, which she achieved after studying at the CFA Institute from 2006 to 2009. She also earned an MBA from London Business School between 2003 and 2005. Her academic background includes a Masters in Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and advanced valuation studies at NYU Stern School of Business.
International Experience and Leadership
Usha Sudhakar has worked across various geographies, particularly in the UK and India, in investment banking and consulting roles. She has led multi-sector and multi-disciplinary teams in Valuation and Investment Research at Credit Suisse London and Acuity Knowledge Partners.