Suresh Ponnappa

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Suresh Ponnappa is the CFO at Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. He has over two decades of experience as a finance professional in the corporate and social sectors, and was previously associated with organisations including Arghyam, Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor, Centre for Environment Education, and Samraksha. Suresh holds an MBA in finance and dual master's degrees in commerce and human resource management.


Areas of expertise

Finance management


Currently working at

Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies


Articles by Suresh Ponnappa


a person's hands weaving leaves-finance and compliance

February 26, 2025
Do finance and compliance in the social sector need a makeover?
Complex and changing financial rules often make it difficult for nonprofits to sustain their work. To turn finance into a strength rather than a burden, organisations need better training, peer support, and accessible tools.
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