Anand Rao is an experienced professional in rural microfinance and sustainable development, currently serving as the Managing Director of Chaitanya India Microfinance since September 2009. Under Anand Rao's leadership, Chaitanya has been instrumental in providing financial support to rural areas. Prior to this role, Anand Rao was a Project Manager at the Small-Scale Sustainable Infrastructure Development Fund from June 2004 to July 2009, focusing on promoting financially viable rural enterprises. Anand Rao's academic background includes studies at Syracuse University from 2002 to 2004.