Swetha Kochchar – Partner at PKC

With a vision to bring cutting-edge consulting expertise to family-managed businesses in India, Swetha quit her job in McKinsey & Company, where she advised CEOs of conglomerates such as Mahindra Finance, SBI, Ashok Leyland on growth strategies and productivity enhancement and setup PKC Consulting. Over the years, the company provides growth advisory and consulting services to help companies multiple growth. Today, PKC works with over 1500 clients globally including renowned names such as Microsoft, Sundaram Composites, Renault Nissan with a team of 100+ professionals of CAs and MBAs.  Their work is focused on 3 broad areas – process consulting & automation, audit & tax advisory. They were the subject-matter experts to the Government of India's Income Tax Portal revamped in 2021. Swetha has won several National Awards including the Entrepreneur of the Year, National Fund Raising Award from HDFC Bank. She was recognized by the Governor of Tamil Nadu as the Inspiring Business Woman of the Year. Swetha is not only a partner of PKC, but also an investor and member of the Chennai Angels, an angel investment group in India.  Furthermore, she has delivered keynote addresses at numerous forums, including Madras Chamber of Commerce and Retailers Association of India. Swetha’s key objective lies in empowering women in making their own choices.