Kosha Shiswawala, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
Kosha Shiswawala is a seasoned financial executive with over 30 years of experience in the non-profit, international development, and banking sectors. As the Chief Financial Officer at The Hunger Project, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial strategy, reporting, and compliance to support its mission of ending hunger worldwide.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at The Hunger Project, Kosha is responsible for leading the organization's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. She works closely with the executive team to ensure the efficient and transparent management of the organization's resources, enabling it to maximize its impact in the communities it serves.

Career Progression
Prior to joining The Hunger Project, Kosha held senior finance roles at Counterpart International, a leading international development organization. She served as the Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance, and Controller, where she played a pivotal role in strengthening the organization's financial infrastructure and improving its financial performance.

Earlier in her career, Kosha held positions at PwC's International Assignment Solutions practice, Exim Bank Tanzania Limited, and Lazard India, where she gained extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, international finance, and banking.

Academic Background
Kosha holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed additional professional development programs in financial management and strategic leadership.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial management and reporting

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Compliance and regulatory oversight

• Non-profit and international development sector expertise

• Strategic planning and organizational transformation

• Mergers and acquisitions

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Kosha has demonstrated a strong commitment to driving positive change and making a meaningful impact. At Counterpart International, she implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, which enabled the organization to enhance its operational efficiency and transparency. Additionally, she played a key role in several successful merger and acquisition transactions, ensuring the seamless integration of financial operations.

Conclusion
With her extensive financial expertise, deep industry knowledge, and proven track record of driving organizational success, Kosha Shiswawala is well-positioned to continue making a significant contribution as the Chief Financial Officer at The Hunger Project. Her commitment to financial excellence and strategic leadership will play a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission to end hunger and poverty worldwide.