T. V. Mohandas Pai is a highly influential corporate leader, investor, and public policy expert whose career spans over 37 years across technology, finance, and governance. He is best known for his pivotal 17-year tenure as the former CFO of Infosys, where he helped lead the company's NASDAQ listing. Today, he is the Chairman of Aarin Capital and a leading voice in technology, education, and regulatory reform.
Pai's expertise is built upon a strong academic foundation, holding degrees in Commerce, Law (LLB), and is a certified Chartered Accountant and all-India rank holder. At Infosys, he was a key member of the team responsible for producing eight successive "Best Annual Report" awards and orchestrating the company's landmark NASDAQ listing in 1999, the first for an Indian company. He is currently an active investor and advisor, serving on the boards of Havells India and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF).
His commitment to national governance and finance is profound. He was a former board member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), and currently chairs SEBI's Regulatory and Financial Technology Committee. He has also served as President of the All India Management Association (AIMA) and as Chairman of the FICCI Skills Committee, demonstrating his dedication to education and workforce development.
As a highly sought-after speaker, the Padma Shri awardee and Akshaya Patra Founder-Trustee draws on his diverse experience to advise companies, trade bodies, and senior business leaders on business strategy, corporate governance, and digital transformation. His presentations provide authoritative, practical insights on accounting standards, technology, and leveraging the venture and startup ecosystem for growth.
