Mr. L Shivakumar is the Chief Executive Officer of ICRA ESG Ratings Limited. He is responsible for generating business in the ESG rating sector, overseeing the company’s overall growth, thought leadership and outreach. Additionally, Mr. Shivakumar holds the position of EVP of Business Development and Chief Business Officer of ICRA Limited. In this role, he has a countrywide responsibility for originating new business and serving existing clientele for ICRA’s ratings and research products.

Mr Shivakumar joined ICRA in June 1994 as an analyst and has led analytical teams for over a decade, demonstrating his commitment and capability. Before joining ICRA, he worked as a management consultant at A F Ferguson & Co. Before his post-graduation, Mr. Shivakumar worked as an assistant construction engineer with MECON Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management (equivalent to an MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.