Anita Pai Fondekar

Anita Pai Fondekar has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the financial and risk management sectors. Currently, they serve as the Associate Director of Risk Advisory, Emerging Markets at Fitch Solutions, where they are responsible for expanding the company's presence and market visibility in emerging markets. Prior to this, Anita worked as a Financial and Strategy Consultant, guiding entrepreneurs and conducting market and financial feasibility studies. Anita also held the position of Vice President of Credit Risk PBIT at Credit Suisse AG, leading a strategic initiative to automate the lending application process. Anita's experience also includes roles at Tata Consultancy Services, Syntel, ICRA, Polaris Consulting & Services Ltd, ICICI Bank Ltd, Royal Bank of Scotland Business, and Barclays, where they developed expertise in credit risk consulting, risk management, and corporate banking. Throughout their career, Anita has demonstrated a strong ability to identify opportunities for growth and successfully implement strategic plans and initiatives.

Anita Pai Fondekar completed their MSc in Finance at the University of Leicester from 1999 to 2000. Prior to that, they earned an Associateship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers from LIBF between 1993 and 1996. Additionally, they hold an Associateship in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from LIBF, although the specific dates for this degree are not provided.