Vijaylakshmi Saxena

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Vijaylakshmi Saxena is the CFO at Educate Girls, bringing more than two decades of expertise in strategic financial management, investing, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) consulting. Previously, she served as a fund manager at Ambit Pragma, an India-centered private equity fund, and held consulting roles at EY and PwC, specialising in private equity and strategic M&A advisory. Vijaylakshmi is a chartered accountant with a bachelor’s degree in commerce and a certification in strategic nonprofit management from HBS Executive Education.


Areas of expertise

education, gender


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Articles by Vijaylakshmi Saxena


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October 25, 2024
Expect the unexpected: A nonprofit’s guide to risk management
Nonprofits face a variety of risks that can impact their operations and sustainability. Here’s a guide to navigating these risks.
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