The shift wasn’t dramatic or pre-planned—it began by supporting her husband’s business.
During a nine-month career break, she revitalised one venture, which later became e!studios.
Background in edtech and preschool leadership
Vision for creating emotionally nurturing learning environments
Serving as General Secretary at Sydenham College
Standing up for principles to prevent a strike that could have disrupted Mumbai’s medical system
Chitra is a board director of Infosys and several other listed companies.
She’s an executive advisor at the Boston Consulting Group.
Growing up in Mumbai, a major financial hub
Influenced by her elder brother and cousins in the profession
Growing up in an entrepreneurial family and working in his father’s retail business
Early failures during the dot-com era and the lessons they provided
Reflects on overcoming childhood bullying through discipline and judo
Shares unexpected career pivots—from aspiring comedian to corporate executive
Transitioning from corporate technical work to small business ownership
Discovering that marketing is entirely different in personal businesses
