Garima Chitkara

Garima Chitkara is a seasoned professional with substantial experience in sustainability and financial services. Currently serving as Vice President - Net Zero Transition at First Abu Dhabi Bank since April 2022, Garima previously held positions as AVP of ESG Risks. Prior to FAB, Garima worked at MSCI Inc. from January 2020 to March 2022 as Senior Associate and Associate in ESG Ratings and Research. Earlier roles include Researcher/Reporter at Regulation Asia and Freelance Journalist, where Garima contributed to several publications, including Euromoney and Nikkei Asian Review. Garima's career also includes writing for Asia Risk and Central Banking at Incisive Media, research analyst roles at KPMG India, and internships at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cabinet Chancellor et Associés, and Ernst & Young. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance from Singapore Management University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Questrom School of Business, Boston University, supplemented by a semester exchange program at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL.