Vedika Bhandarkar is responsible for the operating efficiency and effectiveness of Water.org, and for the attainment of strategic objectives and annual organizational goals. She works closely with the CEO, the executive team, and the President of WaterEquity to support the mission and vision of Water.org. She previously served as Water.org’s Chief Global Impact Officer and the Managing Director, India.

Bhandarkar has more than 25 years of experience building teams and businesses with Indian and international financial institutions. Prior to joining Water.org in January 2016, she served as Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Credit Suisse Securities (India) Private Limited from 2010-2015. Previously, she served as the Managing Director & Head of Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan.

Bhandarkar serves as an Independent Director on the boards of several companies. She also serves as a board member of the Jai Vakeel Foundation, an institution focused on children and adults with intellectual disabilities. In 2022, she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Vedica Women's Alliance in recognition of her outstanding achievements and exemplary leadership.

Water Conservation, Environmental Policy, Earth Day, Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Conservation, Investing, Female Leadership, Women in Business, Influential Women, Empowerment, Finance, Global Economy, Animals & Wildlife, Science, Environmental Activism,