Deputy-Convenor

A dedicated mentor and advocate of student empowerment, he remains deeply committed to academic excellence, faculty development, and youth leadership, consistently working to bridge aspiration with opportunity. An avid traveller and lifelong learner, he draws inspiration from global best practices and diverse institutional models, enriching his inclusive and progressive leadership approach.

Through his exceptional professional stature, ethical leadership, national influence, governance excellence, and social dedication, CA. Rajesh Sharma exemplifies transformative leadership and service excellence in India’s professional and public life.

CA. Rajesh Sharma

Chairman, Board of Studies-Operations

Central Council Member (CCM), ICAI | Senior Practising Chartered Accountant | Corporate Leader | Policy Influencer | Social Reformer

CA. Rajesh Sharma is a highly distinguished practising Chartered Accountant from Delhi with over 25 years of exemplary professional experience, widely respected for his visionary leadership, institutional wisdom, policy insight, and ethical commitment. He stands among the most influential voices in the Indian accountancy and governance ecosystem.

He has been elected thrice to the Central Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) from the Northern Region for the terms 2016–2019, 2019–2022, and 2025–2029, reflecting the deep trust and confidence of the professional fraternity nationwide.

At ICAI, he has held several strategic leadership and governance roles, including Chairman of the Committee for Members in Industry & Business, Chairman of the Committee for Members in Practice, and Member of the Standing Committees on Executive, Examination & Finance. He has also served as Vice-Chairman of the Peer Review Board, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Insolvency and Registered Valuer, and Vice-Chairman of the Committee for Public & Government Financial Management, playing a pivotal role in policy refinement, regulatory strengthening, and institutional modernization.

As Chairman of the Northern India Regional Council (2011–2012), he led organizational revitalization, academic excellence initiatives, student-centric reforms, and extensive professional outreach, establishing enduring benchmarks. He also served as Government Nominee Central Council Member of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), underscoring his cross-professional stature and governance credibility.

In corporate governance, CA. Rajesh Sharma served as Independent Director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a Maharatna PSU, and continues to serve as Independent Director on the Boards of several listed and unlisted companies, providing strategic guidance, governance oversight, and financial stewardship.

His deep command over public finance, regulatory frameworks, and economic governance makes him a frequent and respected participant in national television debates. During his tenure with the ICAI Examination Committee, he drove student-centric, pragmatic reforms that enhanced examination quality, transparency, and academic rigor within the statutory framework.