Welcome to The PVT Show – Episode #28 Women in Transformation Series – Exclusive with corporate trailblazer Roopa Kudva.
What drives a woman who built CRISIL’s global legacy and then chose to walk away to back India’s next billion? In this powerful episode, Roopa Kudva - former CEO of CRISIL, ex-Managing Partner at Omidyar Network India, and one of India’s most respected board voices takes us from her childhood in the hills of Northeast India to the heights of global leadership.
🔹 Top 5 Reasons to Watch This Episode TILL THE END
• If you’ve ever wondered what beliefs drive great leaders and which ones hold them back…
• If you want to know how a childhood in the hills of Northeast India can shape boardroom decisions at global companies…
• If you’re curious about the first 90 days of being a CEO in India’s financial sector…
• If you want to understand how ambition, identity, and reinvention play out across corporate and social impact careers…
• If you’ve asked yourself how leaders sleep after the toughest boardroom calls…
🎙️ What We Cover in This Episode
🔹 The belief systems that shape (and sometimes limit) CEOs
🔹 Lessons from Roopa’s childhood in Northeast India that still guide her leadership
🔹 How ambition evolves over time — and what leaders must unlearn
🔹 Inside story of Roopa’s first 90 days as CEO of CRISIL
🔹 Transitioning from corporate success to impact investing at Omidyar Network India
⏱ Key Segments
(00:00) Intro (01:35)Guest Introduction (05:59) The Influence of Childhood on Ambition (10:30) The Rise of Entrepreneurship in Tier 2 and 3 Cities (14:00) Upbringing and Privilege (27:06) The Shift from Mid to Senior Management (Decoding Career Progression ) (34:10) Finding Purpose in Work (40:44) Building Culture and Leadership Lessons (01:00:14) Experiences as a Woman Leader (01:06:22) Struggles in Leadership (01:08:00) Barriers Women Face in Moving to the Top Jobs (01:15:30) What Makes an Unforgettable CEO (01:19:45) Failures and Setbacks (01:21:20) Identity Beyond Job Titles (01:26:50) Work-Life Balance (01:30:27) Adapting to AI: The Future of Work (01:36:46) Paternity Leave and Gender Equity (01:41:45) The Future of Inclusion in India
📢 Connect with Roopa Kudva🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/roopakudva📢 Connect with Poonam Vijay Thakkar & The PVT Show🌐 Website: www.poonamvijaythakkar.com📩 Email: connect@poonamvijaythakkar.com📱 Instagram: @poonamvijaythakkarofficial🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poonamvijaythakkarcmo
👇 About Roopa Kudva
Roopa Kudva – Former CEO & MD of CRISIL, Former Head of Omidyar Network India, Board Director & Author.
With nearly four decades of experience, Roopa is recognized as one of India’s most respected voices in corporate leadership, impact investing, and boardroom governance. From transforming CRISIL into a global analytical powerhouse to driving purpose-led investments at Omidyar, she has consistently redefined what leadership looks like in India.
👇 About the Host
Hosted by Poonam Vijay Thakkar (PVT) – Award-Winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach | Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women in BFSI Industry in India.
🌐 Read more – www.poonamvijaythakkar.com
Bilingual (Hindi/English). Always raw, reflective, and real.
📢 Connect with Roopa Kudva
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/roopakudva
📢 Connect with Poonam Vijay Thakkar & The PVT Show
🌐 Website: www.poonamvijaythakkar.com
📩 Email: connect@poonamvijaythakkar.com
📱 Instagram: @poonamvijaythakkarofficial
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poonamvijaythakkarcmo
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