Ketna Kanodia Gupta

About Ketna Kanodia Gupta

I work with business owners and leadership teams on building strong, well-run businesses — not just on paper, but in practice.My understanding of business has been shaped early and deeply by proximity. Being closely involved with family-run businesses across trading, retail, and manufacturing exposed me to the realities that don’t show up neatly in frameworks — cash flow pressure, people dynamics, and decisions that carry both financial and personal weight.Alongside this, my professional journey at KVA has allowed me to work closely with progressive Indian businesses and foreign businesses operating across borders. Leading advisory work here has reinforced my belief that sustainable growth depends as much on clarity, governance, and leadership maturity as it does on strategy.My exposure through DFK International — including global leadership initiatives — has further shaped how I think about institutions, cross-border expectations, and the long-term responsibilities of leadership. It has been valuable not for its scale, but for the perspective it brings.I am particularly interested in how leaders think, decide, and build systems that allow businesses to grow beyond individuals. Continuous learning — including formal leadership programs — has played an important role in sharpening this perspective.I believe durable businesses are built quietly: through consistent decisions, strong teams, and respect for both numbers and people.

Experience

1. Director - Advisory

   Kva

   Apr 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  MDP | Executive Programme in Design Thinking for Strategic Leadership, Business Administration and Management, General

• St.Ann's High School

  High School

  1998 — 2012

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Accounting, Auditing and Taxation

  2013 — 2016