Arun Kumar

Arun Kumar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in investment and finance, currently serving as a Principal Investment Officer at the African Development Bank Group since September 2017, focusing on private investment in Africa's healthcare sector. In this role, Arun leads capital mobilization and transaction structuring to enhance health systems and access to quality care. Previous positions include serving as a Board Member for Razorite Healthcare and Rehabilitation Fund, an Investment Officer at a New York Firm where financial due diligence was led on investment opportunities, and as Assistant Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at Frontline Development Partners Limited, where Arun managed project development and financing for healthcare investments. Earlier experience includes working as Assistant Vice President in Infrastructure Project Finance at Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd. Arun holds a degree in Investment Appraisal and Project Finance from Queen's University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management from XLRI Jamshedpur.