Veena Jayadeva
Veena Jayadeva is a corporate impact leader with 20+ years of experience at international organizations, nonprofits, and the private sector. In her most recent role as Head of Sustainability at Guardian Life, she supported the company’s strategic priorities and led their expanding environmental, social, and governance efforts. Previously, she served as Chief of Staff to the Chief Information and Operations Officer and was formerly the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), driving social community investments, leading employee engagement, and supporting environmental sustainability.
Prior to Guardian, Veena was a Vice President at Grameen America, an NYC-based microfinance institution that has invested over $3B in women-led micro- and small businesses across the country. Previously, Veena was a Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where she served clients in the financial services and healthcare sectors. She spent the early part of her career in international development, microfinance, and CSR in the United States and India at organizations including the World Bank, United Nations, and International Monetary Fund.
She holds an MA in International Economics and a BA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University, and a MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of BRAC USA, the Corporate Leadership Council of CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, and the Advisory Panel of Diversity in Sustainability.
Veena Jayadeva is a corporate impact leader with 20+ years of experience at international organizations, nonprofits, and the private sector. In her most recent role as Head of Sustainability at Guardian Life, she supported the company’s strategic priorities and led their expanding environmental, social, and governance efforts. Previously, she served as Chief of Staff to the Chief Information and Operations Officer and was formerly the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), driving social community investments, leading employee engagement, and supporting environmental sustainability.
Prior to Guardian, Veena was a Vice President at Grameen America, an NYC-based microfinance institution that has invested over $3B in women-led micro- and small businesses across the country. Previously, Veena was a Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where she served clients in the financial services and healthcare sectors. She spent the early part of her career in international development, microfinance, and CSR in the United States and India at organizations including the World Bank, United Nations, and International Monetary Fund.
She holds an MA in International Economics and a BA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University, and a MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of BRAC USA, the Corporate Leadership Council of CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, and the Advisory Panel of Diversity in Sustainability.
