Top 10 Indian Women Steering ESG and Sustainable Finance Growth

6. Sowmya Suryanarayanan, Head of Impact & ESG, Aavishkaar Capital

Sowmya Suryanarayanan is the Head of Impact & ESG with Aavishkaar Capital. She has over 19 years of experience working on inclusive business models in sectors such as clean energy, financial inclusion, education, and agriculture. She is responsible for leading the ESG, gender, and impact strategy for Aavishkaar’s global impact funds, driving sustainability outcomes with tangible metrics. 

Her leadership experience extends to IFCCI, IVCA, the Social Stock Exchange at SEBI, and GRoW. Her contributions earned a special mention from India's Finance Minister as well as several awards, including the Forbes India W Power 2024. She holds an academic background in economics with global credentials in social finance.