Vibha Padalkar

Vibha Padalkar, Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Life Insurance, is recognised as one of Asia’s Most Influential Leaders 2026 in the SpeakIn Power List™. She leads one of India’s largest private life insurers.

A Chartered Accountant, she joined HDFC Life as CFO in 2008 and played a key role in its 2017 listing. She became MD & CEO in September 2018 and led the acquisition of Exide Life, India’s first life insurance M&A transaction. She began a further five-year term in September 2026. Known for a clear, long-term approach, she is an inspiring voice for women in business leadership. Her inclusion in the Power List recognises her contribution to India’s insurance industry.

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