Overview
Dr. Deepa Chandrashekar is a distinguished training provider with over 30 years of international experience in delivering professional development programs. She specializes in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), accounting fundamentals, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Her sessions are highly regarded for their practical orientation and alignment with global best practices.
Experience
Extensive training experience across corporate professionals, financial institutions, government entities, and academic institutions in India, GCC, and Canada.
Formats Delivered: In-person workshops, virtual training sessions, executive briefings, guest lectures, and academic modules.
Professional Qualifications
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Canada.
- Fellow of ACCA, UK.
- Fellow of Insurance Institute of India.
- Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS).
- Certified GRC Professional (OCEG).
- GRI Certified Sustainability Professional.
- SASB and TCFD Reporting Certification.
- Associate Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (AA1000).
- ESG Risk Management (University of Cambridge).
- Environmental and Social Risk Analysis (UNEP FI).
Industry Experience
- Financial Services
- Government
- Shipping
- Retail
- Real Estate
- Non-Profit
Achievements and Awards
Raman Memorial Awardee for Academic Excellence.
- Steering Committee Board Member at in5, UAE Government's Startup Incubation Authority.
- Visiting Faculty at international B-Schools.
- CA National Rank Holder (Southern India, 1st Ranker).
- Invited Media Speaker (UAE & London).
- Panelist at global conferences.
- Judge at international award ceremonies.
- Writer for "Global Banking & Financial Review," London Media.
- Led PwC's global team of 175 professionals in the largest global M&A deal of 2008 (USD 20 Billion).
