Pragya Kothari
About Pragya Kothari
Pragya Kothari is an Associate Director of Business Risk at UBS, with a diverse background in business development and risk management across several financial institutions. She has a strong academic foundation, holding degrees from prestigious institutions including The London School of Economics and NYU Stern School of Business.
Current Role at UBS
Pragya Kothari holds the position of Associate Director in Business Risk at UBS. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing her expertise in risk management and business strategy. Her current responsibilities involve overseeing business risk assessments and implementing strategies to mitigate potential risks within the organization.
Previous Experience at Credit Suisse
Pragya Kothari has extensive experience at Credit Suisse, where she worked in various roles. She served as a Business Risk Manager from 2021 to 2024, focusing on identifying and managing business risks. Prior to that, she was a Senior Business Developer from 2020 to 2021, and she also held a position in Business Management & Strategy from 2019 to 2020 in Luxembourg.
Consulting Experience with GIZ
Pragya Kothari worked at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in multiple capacities. She was a Consultant for six months in 2012, and later served as a Programme Coordinator from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she held the role of Junior Professional Associate from 2012 to 2013, all based in the New Delhi Area, India.
Educational Background
Pragya Kothari has a strong academic background with degrees in relevant fields. She earned her MSc. in Development Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2010 to 2011. She also completed an MSc. in Banking & Finance at Luxembourg School of Finance from 2018 to 2019, and attended NYU Stern School of Business for Executive Education in Finance in 2019. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Fergusson College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from 2006 to 2009.