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Mayuri Chordia

British Indian chartered accountant, politician, author, and social activist
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Mayuri Chordia, formally 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 the global financial consultancy firm Sunrise Financial Ltd. Chordia has over two decades of extensive experience in the banking and financial services sector across the globe. She is affiliated with several professional, social, and political organisations and has been recognised internationally for her contributions to finance, literature, and community service. She serves as a Member of the Executive Council and Deputy Chairperson (Branches) of the Conservative Party’s Harrow West Association and has worked extensively across North West London, including Greenhill, Harrow on the Hill, Headstone, and West Harrow. She is also a member of the Conservative Women's Organisation and Conservative Friends of India and has been actively involved in election campaigning since 2019, including the London Mayoral Elections held in May 2024. In 2024, she was nominated to contest the United Kingdom local elections from the Wealdstone North Ward scheduled for May 2026.

Mayuri Chordia
Born Mayuri Chordia


4 June 1982 (age 43)


Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India

Nationality British Citizen
Occupation Politician, Chartered Accountant, Management Consultant, Author
Years active 2001–present
Known for Founder of Sunrise Financial Ltd; Deputy Chairman for Harrow Branches
Title Managing Director, Deputy Chairman
Political party Conservative Party (UK)
Other political affiliation Bharatiya Janata Party (India)
Education ICAI, CISA, Vikram University

She is affiliated with several professional, social, and political organisations and has been recognised internationally for her contributions to finance, literature, and community service. Currently, she serves as a Member of the Executive Council and Deputy Chairman for Harrow Branches of the Harrow West Conservative Association.

Early life and education

Mayuri 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 King Sawai Madho Singh and King Ratan Singh Rathore. At the age of 17, she left her hometown to pursue a career in the field of 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. She remained a scholar and rank holder throughout her academic career and later received multiple awards and recognitions for her professional endeavours and 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, where she worked with trading terminals of the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange. She later served as a risk advisor to several global banks and financial institutions and held multiple senior executive positions within the banking and financial services industry over the subsequent two decades.

As an investment banker and auditor, Chordia has worked with organisations including Deutsche Bank, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland, GlaxoSmithKline, and ICICI Bank, along with other multinational corporate entities. Her professional portfolio also 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 other global regulators.

In her capacity as managing director of Sunrise Financial Ltd, Chordia 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, during which she held leadership roles including serving as president 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 Association. She has participated in multiple election campaigns since 2019, including the London mayoral elections held in 2024.

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

In India, Chordia has been associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party since 2001 and has contributed to election campaigning and organisational activities. Her involvement has included participation in campaign coordination, slogan writing, and speech drafting during various election periods, including those led by the governments of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi. She has also been involved in initiatives promoting Indian culture, tourism, and the Hindi language at international forums.

Literary work

Chordia began writing at an early age and has been engaged in literary pursuits since her teenage years. In 2021, she published her debut poetry collection titled E-Zindagi, which contributed to her recognition as a bestselling author. Drawing on her professional background and international experience, her writing reflects themes of personal growth, motivation, and life experiences.

She has stated in various media interviews that her future literary works are expected to include motivational literature, fiction, non-fiction, and biographical writing. She is also the author of an upcoming motivational book titled Life Is a Game, and has announced additional works, including a novel, scheduled for publication in 2026.

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:

Awards and honours

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

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