Mayuri Chordia

Mayuri Chordia
Official portrait, 2024 Political positions
Deputy Chairperson	Harrow West Conservative Association In office: October 2024 – present
Member	Executive Council, Harrow West Conservative Association In office: October 2024 – present
Electoral status
Election	May 2026
Local ward	Wealdstone North Ward, Harrow
Party	Conservative Party
Party leader	Kemi Badenoch
Personal details
Born	4 June 1982 Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India
Nationality	British
Residence	Harrow, London, United Kingdom
Political party	Conservative Party
Other affiliation	Bharatiya Janata Party
Parents	Pawan Kumar Chordia (father) Nirmala Chordia (mother)
Education and career
Alma mater	Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (CA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Vikram University (B.Com)
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Chartered Accountant Management Consultant Managing Director
Website	sunrisefinancialuk.com

Mayuri Chordia, also known as Mayurika Chourdia (born 4 June 1982), is a British Indian chartered accountant, bestselling author, politician, and social activist. She is the founder and managing director of financial services consultancy firm Sunrise Financial Ltd. With over two decades of experience in the banking and financial services (BFSI) sector, Chordia has worked across international markets and is affiliated with several professional, social, charitable, and political organisations worldwide. She has received international recognition for her contributions to finance, the literature community, and public service.

A member of the Conservative Party, she serves as a Member of the Executive Council and Deputy Chairman for Harrow Branches of the Harrow West Conservative Association. She has been actively involved in political and community work across North West London, including Greenhill, Harrow on the Hill, Headstone, and West Harrow.

Chordia has been associated with the Conservative Party for over a decade and has participated extensively in election campaigning, including campaigns supporting Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2022. She is also a member of the Conservative Women's Organisation and Conservative Friends of India, and was nominated in 2025 by the Harrow West Conservative Association to contest the Wealdstone North Ward in the local elections scheduled for May 2026.

Early life and education

Chordia was born in the mid-sized town of Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, into a family belonging to the Jain community. She traces her ancestral heritage to royal lineages of Rajasthan, including historical associations with Sawai Madho Singh and Ratan Singh Rathore.

At the age of 17, she left her hometown to pursue a career in commerce, relocating first to Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and later to Mumbai, the financial capital of India. In 1999, she enrolled with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India to pursue the Chartered Accountant qualification. She subsequently completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree from Vikram University, securing 93% marks in Accounting. She also achieved 97% marks in Economics in the Central Board of Secondary Education higher secondary examination.

Chordia remained a scholar and rank holder throughout her academic career and later received multiple awards and recognitions for her professional achievements.

Career

Mayuri Chordia is a risk professional and transformational leader with over two decades of experience in the banking and financial services sector across global markets. She is the founder of a global financial consultancy firm and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. In this role, she has partnered with leading investment banks and consultancy firms internationally.

She began her career as a risk analyst in the capital markets sector between 2001 and 2005, working with trading terminals of the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange. She was involved in intraday trading and terminal management activities. She later served as a risk advisor to several global banks and financial institutions and held senior executive positions within the banking and financial services industry. She has also been nominated to audit committees, risk committees, and boards of corporate and multinational companies globally.

As an investment banker and auditor, Chordia has worked with organisations including Deutsche Bank, Barclays Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, GlaxoSmithKline, and ICICI Bank, along with other multinational corporate entities. Her professional portfolio includes engagements with FTSE 250 companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, public sector bodies, and professional services organisations.

Within the financial services sector, she has worked with retail and investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, insurance companies, mutual funds, and capital market institutions. As a subject-matter expert, she has contributed to regulatory engagements involving the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, as well as global regulators including the Federal Reserve System, European Central Bank, European Banking Authority, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

She served as a committee member of the Corporate Social Responsibility committee of Chaucer Group (a China Re company) in 2024. She was a panel member of the Independent Financial Consultants Forum of Grant Thornton (2022–2023). She has also been part of the Financial & Tax Literacy Directorate forum of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for the World Forum of Accountants summit 2025.

Chordia contested and won the election to the Executive Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India United Kingdom, London Chapter, and was elected Secretary for the 2025–2029 term. In her capacity as managing director of Sunrise Financial Ltd, she provides auditing, accounting, assurance, and advisory services to FTSE 250 companies, SMEs, public sector bodies, and professional services organisations.

Political and public involvement

Chordia has been active in politics since her academic years and held leadership roles during her school and college education. In the United Kingdom, she is a member of the Conservative Party and serves as Deputy Chairperson and a Member of the Executive Council of the Harrow West Conservative Association. She has participated in multiple election campaigns since 2019, including the London mayoral elections and General Elections held in 2024.

She is also affiliated with the Conservative Women’s Organisation and Conservative Friends of India, where her activities include community engagement, policy advocacy, and outreach initiatives across North West London.

In India, she has been associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh since 2001. Her contributions include campaign coordination, slogan writing, and speech drafting during election periods led by the governments of Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1999–2004) and Narendra Modi (2014–present). She has also been involved in initiatives promoting Indian culture, heritage, tourism, and the Hindi language at international forums.

She is associated with the High Commission of India in the United Kingdom and overseas supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the UK, supporting cultural, political, economic, and trade-related initiatives. She has been involved with business forums including the UK–India Business Council, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and Confederation of Indian Industry to promote bilateral trade and foreign investment.

Chordia has participated in discussions on the India–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement at international forums, including the World Economic Forum, addressing issues related to tariffs, investor protection, governance, intellectual property rights, and ESG standards.

On Madhya Pradesh Day (1 November), she presented the slogan “I am India, I am Madhya Pradesh” at the Indian High Commission in London, an initiative later featured in the High Commission’s magazine in March 2024. She also contributed to the promotion of the book MODIALOGUE by Ashwin Fernandes, promoted by Union Cabinet Minister Smriti Irani.

Chordia has participated in investment summits including the NRI Investment Summit 2023 and the Global Investors Summit 2025 organised by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. She has advised on policy initiatives related to renewable energy, electric vehicle infrastructure, and net-zero strategies, and supported proposals for direct air connectivity between Madhya Pradesh and the United Kingdom.

She also participated in the Rising Rajasthan Investors Meet London 2024 and Pravasi Rajasthan Divas 2025, engaging with the Government of Rajasthan and RIICO on investment and MSME development.

Chordia has held discussions with Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana, on trade and investment opportunities between Telangana and the United Kingdom, including sectors such as biotechnology and handicrafts.

She has introduced a “3I Model” for state development—Investments, Innovation, and Infrastructure—through policy discussions and round-table engagements with state governments, highlighting investor-friendly policies and sustainable growth strategies.

Personal life

Chordia has been active in politics since her college years and was involved in writing speeches and articles for political organisations during the early stages of her career. Alongside her political activities, she has been associated with various religious, social, and charitable organisations and non-governmental organisations at a global level. Her community work has included collaboration and voluntary engagement with organisations such as the British Heart Foundation, Rotary International, and other social and charitable institutions across diverse areas of public service.

Beyond her professional and public engagements, Chordia has a range of personal interests, including singing, dancing, acting, and modelling. In media interviews, she has stated that she aspired to join the Indian Police Service in her youth, inspired by Kiran Bedi. She has also trained in karate up to the level of a yellow belt. During her early career, she pursued modelling and acting alongside her higher education and was associated with film projects, although she ultimately chose to focus on qualifying as a Chartered Accountant.

Chordia has also expressed an interest in spirituality from a young age and, during her teenage years, explored the path of becoming a Jain monk. As part of her spiritual journey, she studied Jainism, the Vedas, and practices such as Reiki, aura reading, energy healing, and meditation. She has described her personal philosophy as being guided by the principle of “live and let live.”

Social and charitable activities

Chordia is associated with multiple charitable and non-profit organisations globally, including the British Heart Foundation, Rotary International, and various interfaith and community groups. She has been involved in organising cultural, educational, and charitable events in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the Harrow Interfaith Forum and supports initiatives promoting peace, inclusivity, and non-violence. She is also a certified first aider with St John Ambulance, London.

Awards and honours

Chordia has received multiple awards and recognitions at a global level for her contributions to the social, religious, economic, cultural, and business fields. In 2023, she was conferred the Young Achievers Award at the House of Commons, British Parliament, London. The award was presented by Sarah Owen (Shadow Minister for Local Government and Faith), in the presence of Bob Blackman (Member of Parliament) and Gareth Thomas (Minister for Trade Policy), among other dignitaries.

She was shortlisted and nominated by the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for the Woman Star of the Year Award in 2024. SAFA is a regional forum of professional accounting bodies within the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), representing eight member nations.

In March 2024, Chordia was recognised by the Government of India and featured as an author in a publication issued by the High Commission of India, London. She has also been recognised by global banks and multinational organisations, including Barclays and the Royal Bank of Scotland, for her role in implementing risk transformation initiatives. Her recognitions span categories such as focused leadership initiatives, excellence in accounting and economics, and academic achievements, including awards received during her college years.

Chordia has received numerous accolades for her contributions across various fields:

• Young Achievers Award (2023): Received at the House of Commons, British Parliament, presented by Sarah Owen MP in the presence of Bob Blackman MP and Gareth Richard Thomas MP.
• Woman Star of the Year (Nominee, 2024): Nominated by the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA).
• Samaj Ratan Puraskar (2025): Honoured by the NGO "Manu Mansi" during Maharashtra Day celebrations.
• Global Investors Summit (2025): Honoured by the State Government of Madhya Pradesh and the ICAI for exemplary services and winning the Investments Quiz.
• WOFA Global Summit (2025): Recognized as a distinguished speaker at the World Forum of Accountants in Delhi.
• High Commission of India Recognition (2024): Featured in the magazine of the High Commission of India, UK for her literary work.

• Samaj Ratan Puraskar (2025) – Conferred on the occasion of Maharashtra Day for humanitarian and community service. The award was presented by the NGOs Manu Mansi (Nashik) and Siwanchi Malini (Mumbai), in the presence of representatives from the Lodha Group.

• Recognition by JITO Kolkata Chapter (2025) – Honoured by the Jain International Trade Organization (JITO), Kolkata Chapter, for exemplary services to the community and for delivering a session titled “India–UK Corridor: Insights from the UK Market”.

• National Thinkers Forum Award (2025) – Recognised by the *National Thinkers Forum (powered by RDB Group) for consistent community service and contribution to social welfare initiatives.

• Recognition by Government of Madhya Pradesh (2025) – Honoured during the Global Investors Summit for cultural and literary contributions promoting the state of Madhya Pradesh at an international platform hosted by the High Commission of India, London.

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Global Investors Summit (2025) – Awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for winning the Investments Quiz at the Global Investors Summit, representing the United Kingdom.

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – WOFA Global Summit (2025) – Recognised as a distinguished speaker at the World Forum of Accountants (WOFA), one of the world’s largest professional accounting conclaves, and featured in the ICAI souvenir.

• Woman Star of the Year Award (Nominee, 2024) – Shortlisted by the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), a regional body under the SAARC framework.

• Recognition by Government of India (2024) – Featured as an author in a publication released by the High Commission of India, London.

• Young Achievers Award (2023) – Awarded at the House of Commons, British Parliament, London, for contributions across professional, social, and cultural fields.

• Recognition for Drive (2022) – Awarded by Barclays Bank Plc for remediation of historical data quality issues within the Assets and Liability Management and Transfer Pricing domains.

• Recognition for Policy Review Programme (2017) – Recognised by Barclays Bank Plc for contribution to risk measurement and policy review initiatives.

• Focused Women Group Recognition (2014) – Awarded by the Royal Bank of Scotland for participation and presentations within professional leadership forums.

• Best Project Manager (2010) – Conferred by BDO LLP for leading the implementation of the SOX framework for banking clients.

• Excellence in Accounting (2002) – Awarded by Vikram University for academic performance in the Bachelor of Commerce programme.

• State-Level Debate Competition Winner (2001) – Winner of state-level inter-college debate competitions.

• Best Student Award (1999) – Conferred by Nahar Convent Higher Secondary School for consistent academic excellence.

• Excellence in Economics (1999) – Awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education for securing high distinction in economics.

• District and State-Level Drama and Debate Awards (1998) – Winner of multiple cultural competitions.

• Merit Holder Award (1997) – Honoured by the Oswal Jain Community for academic merit.

• Running Silver Shield – Debate (1997) – Awarded for consecutive wins in inter-school debate competitions.

• State-Level Dance Competition Winner (1996) – Winner of a state-level cultural competition.

• Literary Recognitions (1996–present) – Recipient of multiple awards for writing poetry, articles, and literary contributions.

Bibliography

• E-Zindagi (Poetry, 2021)
• Life Is a Game (Motivational, forthcoming)
• Untitled novel (forthcoming, 2026)

External links

• Official website
• Mayuri Chordia on LinkedIn
• Mayuri Chordia on Twitter
• Mayuri Chordia on Instagram