Sriram Gutta
About Sriram Gutta
Sriram Gutta serves as the Director and Deputy Head for India and South Asia at the World Economic Forum, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in leadership roles within the organization and has a strong academic background in public administration and management.
Work at World Economic Forum
Sriram Gutta currently serves as the Director and Deputy Head for India and South Asia at the World Economic Forum, a position he has held since 2018. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Manager and Global Leadership Fellow from 2015 to 2018. During his tenure, he also acted as the Head of India and South Asia for a six-month period in 2020. His work at the Forum is focused on addressing regional challenges and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Sriram Gutta holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Economic and Political Development from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, completed in 2015. He also earned a Master of Management Studies from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, in 2007. Additionally, he participated in the Global Leadership Fellows Program, which included institutions such as INSEAD and Wharton, where he obtained a Master in Advanced Global Leadership in 2017.
Background
Sriram Gutta began his career in consulting, working at MXV Consulting from 2007 to 2009. He then joined Unitus, where he held various roles, including Manager of the Ultra Poor Initiative and Advisory Services Associate. His experience also includes a brief internship at JP Morgan Chase in 2007 and a consultancy role at the International Finance Corporation in 2014. He co-founded Upaya Social Ventures, an impact investing firm, where he built and managed the India team.
Achievements
Sriram Gutta has contributed to the academic community by speaking at several business schools in India, focusing on topics such as strategy consulting, microfinance, and impact investing. He has also served as a judge for notable business plan competitions, including the GSVC Asia Africa finals and the Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge. His involvement in these initiatives highlights his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.