Sandeep Kher

Overview

Sandeep Kher serves as an Operating Partner at Peak XV Partners as of March 2024[2]. Kher previously held the position of Director and Head Portfolio Finance at Sequoia Capital from December 2018 to November 2024[3], having initially joined Sequoia as Head Portfolio Finance in November 2016[4]. Before joining Sequoia, Kher worked at Max Life Insurance Company Limited in roles including Chief Risk Officer from February 2015 to November 2016[5] and Senior Vice President & Financial Controller from August 2009 to July 2015[6]. Kher's earlier career included positions at SBI Cards as Vice President from September 2006 to February 2010[7], at MaxNewYork Life Insurance as Assistant Vice President Finance from May 2001 to September 2006[8], and at Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd as Manager in 2000 to 2001[9]. Kher holds a B.Com(H) from Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi[12] and completed ICAI Commerce certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India between 1994 and 1997[10].

Career history

1. Operating PartnerMar 2024 to presentPeak XV Partners
2. Director and Head Portfolio FinanceDec 2018 to Nov 2024Sequoia Capital
3. Head Portfolio FinanceNov 2016 to Dec 2018Sequoia Capital
4. MLChief Risk OfficerFeb 2015 to Nov 2016Max Life Insurance Company Limited
5. MLSenior Vice President & Financial ControllerAug 2009 to Jul 2015Max Life Insurance Company Limited
6. SCVice PresidentSep 2006 to Feb 2010SBI Cards (JV between GE and SBI)
7. MLAssistant Vice President FinanceMay 2001 to Sep 2006MaxNewYork Life Insurance
8. KMManager2000 to 2001Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd

Education

1. ICAI, Commerce1994 - 1997Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2. APArmy Public School
3. KMB.Com(H)Kirori Mal College·University of Delhi