The Indus Entrepreneurs-Boston (TiE Boston), a 28-year old business organization that strives to meet the needs and mentor aspiring Indian and South Asian entrepreneurs, announced July 6, that Sunita Kanchinadam has officially assumed office as the organization’s 15th President.
Kanchinadam, Managing Director at Bank of New York, began her two-year term on July 1, succeeding outgoing President Purnanand Sarma.
A long-standing leader within TiE Boston, Kanchinadam has served the organization in several key leadership roles, including Board Director, Chair of TiECon East, and Chair of TiE Women.
“As President, she will focus on expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs, strengthening TiE Boston’s vibrant community of founders and mentors, and advancing the organization’s mission of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across New England,” the organization said in its press release.
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“It is a privilege to serve as President of TiE Boston and to lead an organization that has played such an important role in empowering entrepreneurs and building meaningful connections across our innovation ecosystem,” Kanchinadam is quoted saying in the press release. “TiE Boston has always been driven by the generosity of leaders who mentor, invest in, and champion the next generation of founders. I look forward to building on that legacy while creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn, grow, and succeed together.”
Kanchinadam brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in financial technology and global financial services, heading large-scale business transformation initiatives.
Outgoing President Purnanand Sarma said he is confident TiE Boston is well positioned for its next chapter under Kanchinadam’s leadership.
“Sunita has been an exceptional leader within TiE Boston for many years, and I have every confidence she will continue to strengthen our community, expand our impact, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs,” Sarma said.
Yash Shah, Chair of the TiE Global Board of Trustees and former President of TiE Boston, said Kanchinadam’s experience and longstanding commitment to the organization make her exceptionally well suited to lead the chapter.
Prior to her current role at Bank of New York, Kanchinadam served as Managing Director – Global Securities Finance, Fund & Collateral Management Technology at State Street in Boston.
Earlier in her career, she held several leadership positions at Goldman Sachs and Lehman Brothers. She was also recognized as the New England Women of the Year for Entrepreneurship in 2023.
Kanchinadam holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Pune University.