Sugandhi Matta

Chief Impact Officer at ABC Impact

Sugandhi Matta has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries and roles. Sugandhi is currently serving as the Chief Impact Officer at ABC Impact, a Singapore-based private equity fund focused on impact investing. Sugandhi also holds the position of Managing Director at the same organization. In this role, Sugandhi is responsible for identifying and investing in companies that address pressing global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and inequality.

Furthermore, Sugandhi serves as a Member of the Enterprise Board at SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Sugandhi is also a Non-Executive Board Member at Polymateria, an organization dedicated to developing sustainable solutions. Additionally, they hold the position of Charter Member at TiE Singapore, a non-profit organization supporting entrepreneurs.

Sugandhi's previous work experience includes being a Non-Executive Board Member at HCAH India, CropIn Technology, and Vedantu. Sugandhi also worked as a Director at LeapFrog Investments, specializing in emerging markets financial services. Prior to that, Sugandhi was an Investment Principal at Actis and an Associate Director at Temasek Holdings.

Overall, Sugandhi Matta has demonstrated a strong passion for impact investing, entrepreneurship, and financial services in emerging markets throughout their career.

Sugandhi Matta completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, from 1998 to 2002. Later, from 2003 to 2005, they pursued an MBA in Finance, General at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. In 2004, Sugandhi Matta attended the University of St.Gallen for an exchange semester, where they also pursued an MBA.

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Timeline

  • Chief Impact Officer

    September, 2021 - present

  • Managing Director

    February, 2019