Board of Directors Profiles

Abhilash Misra is a seasoned business professional and brings with him 25 years of experience in driving strategy for growth oriented organizations.

He is the CEO of NSE Academy, and drives growth and strategy for the Education arm of National Stock Exchange, India. He is a leader in promoting financial literacy with its training and certifications in Banking, Insurance and Financial Markets. Under his leadership, the company launched NSE Knowledge Hub - a unique AI powered learning ecosystem that assists the BFSI sector in enhancing skills for their employees and helping academic institutions prepare future ready talent for the Financial Services industry.

Earlier, he was the Director of Global Outreach and Executive Education at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business where he introduced programs for professionals, set up the Booth Alumni Angel Network and forged partnerships with NHRD, CRII and TiE.

With over 25 years of experience in Sales and Marketing and Business operations, Abhilash has set up multiple Business Units, managed various M&A integrations and implemented multiple turnaround annual operating plans and lean business strategies.

Abhilash is an MBA in Finance and General Management from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is also a Marshall Goldsmith Certified Executive Coach.