Dr G Ramesh Kumar

Dr G Ramesh Kumar is an Indian CXO and Global MSME & BFSI Strategist based in Mumbai. He has over 25 years of leadership experience in MSME enablement, financial inclusion, gold loans, capital markets, and financial services. He is known for his work in building MSME ecosystems and advising on policy and transformation initiatives.

Education

Dr G Ramesh Kumar completed the Strategic Management Programme at IIM Ahmedabad. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from SIES College of Management Studies, Mumbai, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Mumbai.

Career

Dr G Ramesh Kumar has over 25 years of leadership experience across BFSI, MSME enablement, gold loans, capital markets, and financial inclusion. He has delivered more than 10,000 keynote sessions impacting over 100,000 MSMEs and startups. He has held senior leadership roles including Chairman of Entrepreneurs Connect Bharat, Director General of MSME Bharat Manch, Chief Business Officer at Pcred Venture Private Limited, and Executive Director at Insurath.

His previous roles include Vice President and Business Head at RupeeBoss Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., Chief Business Officer at Mangal Credit & Fincorp Ltd., and Vice President at Muthoot Fincorp Ltd. He began his career with Indiabulls Group and has held various leadership positions in capital markets and retail lending.

Dr G Ramesh Kumar is recognized for his expertise in MSME financing, government schemes, policy advisory, and ecosystem partnerships involving banks, NBFCs, government bodies, and industry organizations.

Board, Advisory & Professional Memberships

Member – Institute of Directors (IOD)
Hon. Director General – All India MSME Association
Advisor – Startups, MSMEs, FinTechs & Policy Platforms
Member – Enqube Collaboration
Vice Chairman – Finance, MSME & Startup Accelerator Forum
Vice Chairman – Public Grievances (International), National Council of News & Broadcasting
Strategic Mentor – Mojosh live (REX Karmaveer Global MSME Fellowship)
Advisory Board Member – SIES School of Business Studies, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Advisory Board Member – Lumen Business Network for Global MSMEs

Awards and Recognition

REX Karmaveer Global Chakra Award – Bronze (2019) & Silver (2025)
Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) – Global Human Peace University (2020)
Indian Achievers Award – Promising MSME Leader (2020)
International Excellence Award – Book of World Records (2021)
Rashtriya Udyog Ratan Award (2020)
Paul Harris Fellow – Rotary International (2011)
SIES Alumni Distinguished Award (2026)
Recommended by Dr. R. A. Mashelkar for Padma Shri Award consideration for contributions to MSME development and social impact

Personal Life

Dr G Ramesh Kumar is married to Ms. Shyne Ramesh, a lecturer at Swami Vivekanand Jr. College, Chembur, Mumbai. They have two daughters: Ms. Sharanya Ramesh, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, and Ms. Lavanya Ramesh, studying in Class 7 at Swami Vivekanand High School, Chembur. He was born in Mumbai and has family roots in Kollam, Kerala. He speaks English, Hindi, Marathi, and Malayalam.

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