Manisha Girotra
Chief Executive Officer, Moelis India
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Manisha Girotra, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis India, leads the firm’s advisory business in one of the world’s most dynamic markets, bringing deep cross-border M&A experience across sectors. Her career has been defined by complex transactions and long-term client relationships rather than headline-making deals alone.
Before joining Moelis & Company, Girotra served as CEO and Country Head of UBS India. Earlier, she led North India for Barclays Bank and began her investment banking career at ANZ Grindlays in London, building an international perspective that has shaped her approach to global capital flows and Indian enterprise.
Beyond executive roles, Girotra serves on the Global Board of Naspers and sits on the boards of Ashok Leyland and Mindspace Business Parks REIT, reflecting her influence across technology, manufacturing, and real estate-linked businesses. An economics graduate from St. Stephen’s College and a gold medallist from the Delhi School of Economics, Girotra has consistently featured among India’s most powerful women in business.

