Gagan Kalra
About Gagan Kalra
Gagan Kalra serves as the Commercial Director for Asia at VISTRA, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Master's degree in Business Law from the National Law School of India University and has extensive experience in corporate banking and business development across various financial institutions.
Work at Vistra
Gagan Kalra has served as the Commercial Director (Asia) at Vistra since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the launch of capital markets solutions across new markets and expanding intermediary networks in the Asian region. He actively participates in steering new product launches, services ideation, and go-to-market activities. Kalra represents Vistra in various industry forums and associations that focus on the growth of the capital markets business. His work involves setting up legal vehicles and structures across jurisdictions for both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet transactions.
Education and Expertise
Gagan Kalra has an extensive educational background. He studied at the Indian Institute of Rural Management (IRMA) from 2002 to 2004, where he achieved a Professional Risk Manager (PRM) designation. He later attended the National Law School of India University, earning a Master's degree in Business Law from 2012 to 2019. Additionally, he studied Project Finance at the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) in 2010. Kalra also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from Govt College, Ludhiana, obtained from 1998 to 2001, and completed his schooling at D.A.V Public School from 1985 to 1998.
Background
Before joining Vistra, Gagan Kalra held several significant positions in the banking and finance sector. He worked as the Business Head at Vistra ITCL (India) Limited from 2015 to 2017 and as National Sales Manager for Merchant Acquiring at Axis Bank from 2014 to 2015. His earlier experience includes a managerial role in Corporate Banking at ICICI Bank from 2005 to 2008 and a position in Corporate Banking at HDFC Bank from 2004 to 2005. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in executing frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Achievements
Gagan Kalra has a proven track record in executing and delivering frameworks that secure value for organizations across various jurisdictions. His involvement in launching capital markets solutions and expanding intermediary networks highlights his contributions to the financial sector. Kalra's role in representing Vistra in industry forums and associations further emphasizes his commitment to the growth of the capital markets business.