Avantika Rajagopalan serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer at Modinity since February 2024, contributing to a leading lifestyle fashion and beauty group known for its modest fashion retail brands. In addition, Avantika has been an Endeavor Mentor since January 2024, focusing on high-impact entrepreneurship and leveraging a global network. Previously, Avantika was the CFO for Essential Business at udaan.com from February 2021 to February 2023, one of India's largest B2B e-commerce platforms. Avantika's extensive career at IBM includes roles such as Global Operations Leader for Cloud Application Innovation and various CFO positions across different divisions. Avantika began professional experience with a summer internship at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in 2002. Educational credentials include a PGDM in Finance & Strategy from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, a Bachelor of Science from the University of Madras, and an Executive Program in Finance & Strategy from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.