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Sunita Kanchinadam takes over as TiE Boston's 15th president
Kanchinadam succeeds Purnanand Sarma after years of leadership within the organization, including serving on its board and leading key initiatives.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 10, Jul 2026
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Sunita Kanchinadam / tieboston.org
Global financial technology executive Sunita Kanchinadam assumed office as the 15th president of TiE Boston, one of Massachusetts' largest nonprofit organizations supporting entrepreneurs, beginning a two-year term on July 1.
Kanchinadam, managing director and global head of Accounting Engineering at Bank of New York (BNY), succeeds Purnanand Sarma in the role. "I am honored and excited to step into the role of president of TiE Boston, where I look forward to working alongside our incredible community of entrepreneurs, mentors, and innovators," Kanchinadam said.
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"I am committed to continuing the incredible momentum led by Purna, our current president, as we foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and leadership,” she added.
A longtime TiE Boston leader, Kanchinadam has previously served as a board director, chaired TiECon East, and led TiE Women. She said her presidency will focus on cultivating and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs across the region.
"Together, we will create opportunities for success and innovation, while elevating TiE Boston as a beacon of entrepreneurship for the next generation of impactful businesses," she said.
Kanchinadam brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in financial technology and global financial services. She currently serves as managing director and global head of Accounting Engineering at BNY, a role she assumed in 2023.
Before joining BNY, she was managing director at State Street, where she led technology for the firm's global securities finance, fund and collateral management businesses. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership positions at Goldman Sachs and Lehman Brothers.
Sarma said Kanchinadam's experience and commitment make her well suited to lead the chapter.
"I am particularly delighted to welcome Sunita to take on the role of president-elect, and to assume the leadership role after my tenure," Sarma said. "In addition to her unique expertise and stellar career trajectory, Sunita brings a passionate commitment to TiE and to our community, serving on the board of TiE Boston as well as chairing TiE Women's competition. I am fully confident she will take the organization to the next level."
Yash Shah, chair of the TiE Global Board of Trustees and a former TiE Boston president, said Kanchinadam's leadership within the organization has consistently strengthened its programs.
"Sunita's leadership journey within TiE Boston reflects both capability and commitment. From successfully leading TiECon Boston to serving as a thoughtful and engaged Board member, she has consistently raised the bar on quality and execution," Shah said.
"Her professional experience as a senior executive in global financial services brings strategic depth and operational rigor to the role. As President, she is well prepared to strengthen TiE Boston's programs, partnerships, and long-term impact, he added.
TiE Boston executive director Chris Sauer called Kanchinadam's presidency "the logical next step" in her years of service to the organization.
Kanchinadam holds a master's degree in computer science from Northeastern University and a bachelor's degree in computer science engineering from Pune University. She was named New England Women of the Year for Entrepreneurship in 2023.
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