In this edition of The Core Report: Weekend Edition hosted by Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj, join us for an engaging discussion with Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson of PwC in India, as we delve into the critical role of independent directors in companies. Are board directors truly active, alert, or responsive? Krishan emphasizes the necessity of diversity within boards, highlighting it as a top priority. He also sheds light on CII guidelines aimed at providing a security net for board directors, especially in light of adverse tax regulations.

Sanjeev Krishan is PwC India's Chairperson, and has been with the firm for 30 years, having joined in 1991 as an articled trainee. He became a partner in 2006 and has successfully led the firm’s Transactions, Private Equity and Deals business over the years, getting the firm to a pre-eminent position amongst its Private Equity clients and their investee companies.

Mr. Krishan has served in diverse leadership and client service roles and has extensive India and overseas experience in Deals work across a range of sectors, such as technology, consumer and industrial products. Among his prior roles, he was a member of the team that set up the Transaction Services practice in India, and has spearheaded the relationship with most global private equity funds, personally looking to raise the firm’s focus on numerous funds. Mr. Krishan did a brief stint with PwC Sweden as part of an International Exchange programme, where he worked with several Private Equity funds and Corporate clients, mostly on cross-border deals.

#234 Empowering Boards: The Evolution of Independent Directorship with PwC’s Sanjeev Krishan