Sangeeta Makhija
About Sangeeta Makhija
Sangeeta Makhija serves as the Global Product Manager for Thomson Reuters Indices, where she leads the development and management of Thematic and Smart Beta Equity Indices. With a strong academic background and over nine years of experience in the global equity indices industry, she ensures compliance with industry regulations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Sangeeta Makhija has been employed at Thomson Reuters as the Global Product Manager for Thomson Reuters Indices since 2009. In this role, she leads the development and management of Thematic and Smart Beta Equity Indices. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with IOSCO and EU BMR regulations in equity indices methodologies and governance. With over 15 years of experience at Thomson Reuters, she has played a significant role in shaping the company's approach to equity indices.
Education and Expertise
Sangeeta Makhija studied at the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management at IIT Bombay, where she earned her Ph.D. in Finance and Financial Management Services from 2004 to 2009. She also holds an MBA in Finance, which complements her extensive experience in the finance industry. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in the global equity indices sector.
Background in Academia
Before her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Sangeeta Makhija worked as a Research Scholar at SJMSOM, IIT Bombay, from 2004 to 2009. This role contributed to her strong background in academia, where she gained valuable insights that inform her current work in the finance industry. Her academic experience spans over three years, enhancing her analytical skills and understanding of financial markets.
Experience in Global Equity Indices
Sangeeta Makhija has over nine years of experience specifically in the global equity indices industry. Currently, she also serves as the Senior Benchmarks Manager at Refinitiv, a position she has held since 2018. Her dual roles at Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv highlight her expertise and commitment to advancing equity indices methodologies and governance.