Arun Kumar

Arun Kumar is an accomplished business leader and board member with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving as an Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Dr Reddy's Laboratories since August 2022, Arun also holds the position of Managing Partner at Celesta Capital, which specializes in deep technology venture capital. Arun's previous roles include Chairman & CEO of KPMG India from February 2017 to February 2022, and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets at the US Department of Commerce from March 2014 to January 2017. With a long history at KPMG LLP, where Arun was a Partner and board member, as well as entrepreneurial ventures in Silicon Valley, Arun has a solid foundation in management, finance, and consulting. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University College, University of Kerala.