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SARIKA GUPTA BHATTACHARYYA

SARIKA GUPTA BHATTACHARYYA

Gurgaon

Summary

Proven leader with 25 years of experience spanning investment banking, social entrepreneurship, and institution building — united by one belief: real change happens when strategy, capital, and community align with courage. An award-winning entrepreneur, systems builder, and institutional architect, I have mobilized over ₹1,500 crore by partnering with global philanthropists, foundations, and corporations. Recognised for shaping organisations at the intersection of philanthropy, innovation, and equity, with a track record of financial sustainability, growth, and systemic impact. Known for bias for action, entrepreneurial growth mindset, and ability to translate bold vision into lasting institutions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founding Leader & Vice President

Plaksha University
Gurgaon
01.2020 - Current
  • Founding leader of Institutional Advancement vertical driving financial sustainability, strategic growth and partnerships.
  • Raised ₹1,500+ crore from 100+ philanthropists, foundations, and corporations.
  • Secured ₹250+ crore for AI excellence; co-launched School of AI & CS, Institute for Inventing the Future, and Centres of Excellence in Clean Energy, Agriculture, and Water Security.
  • Founded the DS Brar Centre for Girls and Women in STEM (GWiST).
  • Stewarding Chancellors Advisory Board, Board of Trustees and also an executive Board member of the Strategy and Finance Committee

Founder

BeyonDiversity
01.2011 - Current
  • Founded purpose-driven social enterprise, ranked among Top 10 Global Diversity Consulting Firms.
  • Partnered with 100+ organizations, impacting 100,000+ women leaders and youth across the globe
  • Recognised globally as one of the leading voice on gender equity and inclusion

Investment Banking

01.2000 - 01.2011
  • Senior roles at Merrill Lynch and ICICI Bank
  • Worked for more than a decade with Merrill Lynch across Investment banking and Pvt Banking business.
  • Founding team member of Merrill Lynch Pvt Banking business (now Julius Baar) advising the top UHNI and Family offices in India
  • Founding team of ICICI International Banking Group - managed global institutional client relationships across US, Europe, and Asia.

Education

MBA -

Management Development Institute
Gurgaon
01-2000

BSc (Hons) - Economics

St. Xavier’s College
Kolkata
01-1998

Skills

  • Visionary & Strategic Leadership – shaping institutions and scaling impact through bold agendas
  • Board & Stakeholder Engagement – stewarding trustees, donors, and corporate partners globally
  • Fundraising & Financial Stewardship – driving capital flows, ensuring long-term sustainability
  • Organizational Growth & Transformation – building teams, systems, and strategies for scale
  • Entrepreneurial & Innovative Leadership – founding and growing mission-driven ventures
  • Global Perspective & Agility – navigating diverse markets, cultures, and ecosystems

Boards And Advisory

  • Advisory Board Member, Lumis Partners
  • Advisor, Select startups and nonprofits at the intersection of ESG, DEI, and innovation

Awards

  • Global Leadership in Mentoring Award, Vital Voices & Hillary Clinton, 2014
  • Listed among Top 10 Global Diversity Consultants, The Economist, Guardian, Telegraph, 2015–2017
  • Women of Excellence Award, Women Economic Forum, 2017
  • Nominated by US Embassy for Fortune Most Powerful Women Program

Certification

  • Certified Neuroscience Leadership Coach (ICF)
    • Strategic Nonprofit Management, Harvard University
    • Design Thinking, IDEO University

Timeline

Founding Leader & Vice President

Plaksha University
01.2020 - Current

Founder

BeyonDiversity
01.2011 - Current

Investment Banking

01.2000 - 01.2011

MBA -

Management Development Institute

BSc (Hons) - Economics

St. Xavier’s College

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