Bindu Ananth

Bindu Ananth is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in finance and health systems. As the Founder of Dvara Health Finance since December 2021, Bindu Ananth also serves as Co-founder and Chairperson of Dvara Holdings, a position held since January 2008. Leadership roles include Chairperson for Dvara KGFS and Dvara Research, both starting in 2012 and 2009, respectively. Bindu Ananth is an Independent Member of the Policyholders Protection Committee at IndiaFirst Life and a Fellow in the Finance Workstream for the Lancet Citizens’ Commission on Reimagining India’s Health System. Additional roles include Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at NeoGrowth Credit Pvt. Ltd. and of the Risk Committee at Avanti - Financial Inclusion For 100 Million, along with directorships at the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture and the Lendable MSME Credit Fund. Bindu Ananth's educational background includes a Master's degree in Public Administration in International Development from Harvard Kennedy School and relevant studies in rural management and economics.