About
Kavita Khanna, an LSE graduate and a Barrister-at-Law from Lincolns Inn, has dedicated her life to making meaningful socio-economic impacts, ranging from the micro to the macro. Her journey, as she carved her own path towards empowerment, is inspiring and one of resilience.
Wife of the late Vinod Khanna, legendary actor and four-time MP from Punjab’s Gurdaspur constituency, Kavita is the founder trustee of the Kavita and Vinod Khanna Foundation, through which she seeks to continue the legacy of her late husband, and their passion for making a positive difference to the lives of others.
| 2023 ongoing | Chairperson, Board of Directors, IIIT, Sonepat, India |
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| Ongoing | Managing Trustee, Kavita and Vinod Khanna Foundation |
| Ongoing | Legal and Financial Consultant |
| 2020 ongoing | Member of Governing Council of AIIMS, BHOPAL |
| 2010-23 | Board Member, The International Association of Human Values, India |
| 2010-13 | Member of National Executive of Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2012-17 | Consultant, Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd |
| 2009-12 | Director, SOAK, Mumbai in an Estuary |
| 2007-09 | President, Business Development, Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd |
| 2006 | Partner, Economic Laws Practice |
| 2004-06 | Director of Exports, Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd |
| 2003-04 | Legal Consultant, Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd |
| 1998-03 | Director, Bharat Radiators Industries Pvt. Ltd with overall charge of operations |
| 1993-94 | Director, Vista Communications Pvt. Ltd |
| 1986-90 | Independent practice, Mumbai High Court |
| 1987-90 | Worked with Bharat Radiators Industries Pvt. Ltd |
CROSS SECTORAL PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES
| 2007-2014 | Public-Private partnership for the elimination of Kala Azar, and reduction in mortality and morbidity due to Dengue, Rabies, Tetanus, Snake Bites and Stroke |
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| 2007-12 | Cross Sectoral Partnership through SOAK, to address the issues of flooding, power, water management and ecosystems in Mumbai, with urban revival |
| 2000-04 | Worked closely with Prime Minister’s Office, Central Govt and Maharashtra Govt and Indian industry for reform of Labour Laws. Expert consultant to the Second Labour Commission |
EDUCATION
| 2007 | Executive Education, Harvard University, Innovations in Governance, on full scholarship |
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| 1985 | Barrister at Law, (Lincolns Inn), London, UK |
| 1985 | Masters Diploma in Law and Practice, City University, London, UK |
| 1984 | Masters Diploma in Law, City University, London, UK |
| 1983 | BSc (Econ) London School of Economics, London, UK |
| 1980 | International Baccalaureate, Lester B Pearson College of the Pacific, Canada |
| 1978 | ICSE, Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai, India |
INDUSTRY POSITIONS
| 2007-2008 | Member of Managing Committee ASSOCHAM |
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| 2007 | Vice Chair of ASSOCHAM Committee for Human Resource Development |
| 2002-06 | Member Confederation of Indian Industries, (CII) Western Region Council |
| 2000-07 | Member of Managing Committee of Indian Merchants Chambers (IMC) |
| 2006-07 | Chairperson of the IMC Committee for Human Resource Development |
| 2002-04 | Chairperson of the Industrial Relations and Labour Law Committee of CII, WR |
| 2001-04 | Chairperson of the IMC Committee for Human Resource Development |
| 2001-02 | Member of the Board of Trustees of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust |
| 2000-01 | Co-Chairperson of International Trade Committee of IMC |