Lakshmi Iyer is a leading voice in the alternate investment space, bringing over 27 years of experience across financial services. As Group President – Investments and MD & CEO - Bajaj Alts, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the investment philosophy and business strategy of the Bajaj Finserv Group, while spearheading its alternatives platform.

Her expertise spans equities, fixed income, real estate, and structured solutions, built through leadership roles at Kotak Alternate Asset Managers and Kotak Mahindra Asset Management. Known for combining deep credit insight with strategic foresight, she has consistently driven innovative product development and investor-centric solutions for institutional, HNI and UHNI segments.

As a trusted voice and respected thought leader, Lakshmi is recognized for shaping conversations around alternative investments in India. Her industry impact is reflected in multiple accolades, including Business Today’s Most Powerful Women in Business and Forbes India’s W-Power List. She has also been featured in LinkedIn’s Top 200 Voices shaping conversations in Finance, recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Women in Asset Management in Asia by Asian Investor and been awarded India’s Impactful CEOs Award and ‘Most Promising Business Leaders of Asia’ Award by the Times Group.

Lakshmi holds an MBA degree in Finance from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.