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Devina Mehra

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Chairperson & Managing Director at First Global
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Devina Mehra is the Founder, Chairperson, and Managing Director of First Global, a quantitative asset management firm she has led for over three decades. An IIM Ahmedabad gold medalist, she is a pioneer in using AI and data-driven analysis for investment decisions and was named one of Fortune Indias Most Powerful Women in 2025.

Outside of her professional life, Devina is a best-selling author and a passionate reader with diverse interests in non-fiction topics including history, science, and politics. She enjoys long walks, travel, and trying different cuisines, from Michelin-starred restaurants to street food. She is also a strong advocate for financial literacy.

Unique fact: Under her leadership, First Global became the first Asian (ex-Japan) firm to gain membership in the London Stock Exchange and NASD, establishing itself as a true global pioneer from India.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Chairperson & Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Priorities

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Global Diversification
Strongly advocates for global diversification to counter single-market and currency risks, suggesting investors allocate a significant portion of their portfolio to global assets.
Data-Driven Investing
Pioneered the use of AI, machine learning, and quantitative models at her firm, emphasizing data over conventional market beliefs and human biases.
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Career

Work history

10-1993
Chairperson & Managing Director
First Global
1-1991 - 9-1993
Assistant Vice President - Corporate Risk
Citibank
4-1986 - 1-1991
Manager - Investment Banking
Citibank
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Media appearances

Big money comes from turnarounds, not the already‑great, says First Global CMD Devina Mehra. Featured in CNBC TV18
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Devina Mehra – Founder, Chairperson & MD, First Global (Facebook Video). Featured in Facebook
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Education
7-1984 - 3-1986
Post Graduate Diploma In Management (MBA equivalent)
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
7-1983 - 5-1984
Masters (Part 1)
Lucknow University, Lucknow
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