Manas Puri is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate strategy and finance. Currently serving as Vice President of Strategy at HDFC Life since February 2022, Manas has previously held the role of Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Analytics at Pramerica Life Insurance from April 2014 to February 2022, where responsibilities included setting up new distribution channels and preparing strategic expansion blueprints. Manas has also held positions in corporate finance and credit analysis at Corporate Advisory and Investment Banking, Royal Bank of Scotland, and ICRA (Moodys Corporation). Manas holds an MBA in Finance and Economics from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, along with executive education in Strategy Consulting from The Wharton School and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology.