The Industry Leadership Award recognises a distinguished finance leader whose career has shaped the global financial industry and expanded pathways for women across the sector. Deepa’s leadership, global perspective, and impact exemplify the spirit and purpose of this award.
Deepa leads IFM Investors’ infrastructure business in Europe and oversees the firm’s European infrastructure portfolio. She is a board member of the Manchester Airports Group and has previously been a board member for Mersin International Port, Veolia Energia Polska, and Brisbane Airport. With more than two decades of global experience across infrastructure and energy, Deepa has held senior leadership roles across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, including 13 years at Standard Chartered Bank, most recently as Global Head for Power, Transportation and Infrastructure. She has led and advised on multi-billion-dollar transactions across power, utilities, renewables, infrastructure, and transportation.
Deepa will be honoured at the 100 Women in Finance London Gala, a convening of senior leaders across the financial services industry to celebrate leadership, impact, and the future of finance.