Chitra Andrade is an experienced professional with a robust background in marketing, strategy, and business development across various financial institutions. Currently serving as an Independent Director at Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd., YES SECURITIES, and Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund, Chitra has held significant roles including Chief Marketing Officer at Sanlam Investment Management (India) Limited and DSP Merrill Lynch AMC, as well as Vice President positions at Citibank and GE Money. Chitra's early career includes a consultancy role at Multi-Act Equity Research Services Pvt. Ltd. and a notable tenure at DSP Merrill Lynch Ltd. Chitra is an alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur and holds a bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce from Calcutta University.