Arun Kumar

Arun Kumar is a managing partner at Celesta Capital, a leading venture capital firm that invests in deep-tech and industry transformers with a particular focus on the U.S.-India corridor. Prior to joining Celesta, Arun served as chairman & CEO of KPMG in India for a five-year term that ended on February 6, 2022. He was a member of KPMG’s Global Board as well as KPMG’s Europe, Middle East & Africa Board. He is the author of 'The Changing Global Trade Paradigm,' published by Harper Collins in 2023. He previously served in President Obama’s Administration as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS).