Dr. Deepak Jain

Executive Director – AAFM India

K S Rao is a seasoned financial leader with 30+ years of experience in the mutual fund industry, specializing in sales, distribution, marketing, strategic planning, and investor education. As Executive Vice-President at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd., he has been instrumental in spearheading financial literacy initiatives that have impacted millions across India.

Key Expertise:

  • Investor Education & Financial Literacy – Conceptualized Nivesh Mahakumbh, ForHER, Fauji Nivesh, My First Pay Cheque, and Money Lab, among others.
  • Strategic Leadership – Driving industry-leading programs that set benchmarks for investor awareness.
  • Mutual Fund & Portfolio Management – Deep expertise across the mutual fund value chain.

Career Highlights

    • Led ABSLMF to win multiple Best Fund House for Investor Education awards.
    • Top 50 Most Influential Financial Services Professionals (2018-2023) – CMO ASIA.
    • 100 Most Influential BFSI Leaders (2019-2023) – BFSI Congress.
    • Recognized as Top 30 India’s Best Finance Teachers (2021) – AIWMI.
    • Listed among Most Admired BFSI Professionals (2022-2024) – World Leadership Congress.
    • Member of AMFI Financial Literacy Committee & NISM Mutual Fund Examination Committee.

Education & Credentials

    • Alumnus of IIM Calcutta | MBA in Finance
    • Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM®)
    • PG Diplomas in Portfolio Management & International Business
    • Certified Executive Coach (ABG, CFI, ICF)

    Philanthropy & Social Impact:

  • Actively involved in ‘Each One Educate One’, ‘Annapoorna Trust’, and ‘Sri Sathya Sai Aarogya Vahini’ for social welfare
  • Passionate advocate for philanthropy & collective societal development.
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