Author: Rupam Tandon

Rupam Tandon is a seasoned financial services leader, global strategist, board advisor, and governance evangelist with over three decades of experience spanning investment banking, strategic advisory, board leadership, and startup governance. Her career reflects a blend of domain depth in financial services and an evolving commitment to strengthening corporate and startup governance frameworks. Rupam’s professional journey began in financial markets and investment banking where she held senior roles with leading global institutions. Over her 30+ year career she has built expertise in banking, compliance, risk management, strategic partnerships, and organizational transformation across diverse regions including India, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and North Africa. Her international leadership experience has equipped her with a nuanced perspective on global financial systems, cultural business dynamics, and cross-border governance practices. In addition to her executive track record, Rupam carries the credential of a Certified Independent Director and is regularly invited to speak at industry forums on governance, risk, and ethics. She is active in advisory circles and contributes to shaping governance discourse for boards and leadership teams, especially in scaling organizations and emerging enterprises. A thought leader in startup governance, Rupam contributed a specialist chapter on governance in the Enterprising Futures: Global SME Insights 2025 report, where she articulated how pragmatic governance structures act as strategic levers for resilience and investor trust in early-stage ventures. Her insights bridge best practices from established corporates with the agility needs of startups. Beyond boardrooms, Rupam mentors' women leaders, advises founders on governance readiness, and advocates for ethical leadership as a catalyst for sustainable value creation in enterprises of all sizes.