Swetha Balachandran

Swetha Balachandran is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as the Director and Head of Asset Allocation and Portfolio Optimisation at British International Investment since May 2019. With a comprehensive background in asset allocation and capital solutions, Swetha has held various roles within the organization, including Investment Manager and Executive. Previous experience includes positions at Capria as an Investment Fellow, and as a Research Associate at the Centre for Policy Research, where Swetha focused on urbanization and public services in Delhi. Additional roles include working at The Boston Consulting Group as a Consultant, and as a Program Quality Officer at The Global Fund, leading initiatives to enhance health service delivery in Africa. Swetha's early career comprises positions such as Policy Analyst at the Planning Commission of India and Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs. Swetha holds a Master's in Public Affairs from Princeton University and a double degree in Business & Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University, along with academic experience at The London School of Economics.