Priya Varadarajan

Founder at Durga

Priya Varadarajan has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. From 1997 to 1998, they worked as a CA at SB Billimoria. In 2000, they worked as a Financial Analyst at Infosys Technologies Ltd, where they handled billing, financial reporting, and variance analysis for the Telecom unit. From 2006 to 2007, they worked as a Research Analyst at Avantez Research, conducting analysis and valuation of small-cap NASDAQ-listed Biotech stocks for Hedge Funds and investors.

In 2007, they joined UK Trade and Investment as a Senior Trade and Investment Adviser, a role they held until 2022. At this position, they provided advice and guidance to businesses on trade and investment opportunities.

In 2016, Priya started working at Azim Premji Foundation as a Cluster Lead, overseeing education initiatives until 2022. During the same period, they also worked at Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives (APPI) as a General Manager, involved in strategic planning and implementation of philanthropic projects.

In 2010, Priya founded and served as the Chief Imagination Officer at Durga, a role where they demonstrated creativity in leadership. Most recently, in 2022, they joined Co-Impact as part of the Gender Fund, taking on the roles of Gender Fund Leader and Program Manager.

Priya Varadarajan's education history includes the following:

- Priya attended The Frank Anthony Public School, Bangalore from 1981 until 1995, where they pursued their ICSE and ISC degrees. During this time, they studied subjects such as Math, Accounts, Commerce, and Economics.

- From 1996 to 1999, Priya enrolled at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where they obtained a Chartered Accountancy degree with a specialization in Commerce and Accountancy.

- Priya also pursued a Master's degree in Women and Gender Studies from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The exact duration of their studies in this field is not specified.

- Additionally, Priya acquired another Master's degree from IGNOU, though the specific field of study is not provided.

- Lastly, it is mentioned that Priya was affiliated with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, but the specific degree or field of study for this association is not mentioned.

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