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Mayuri Chordia

British Indian chartered accountant and politician
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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.

Mayuri Chordia
Official portrait, 2024
Political positions
Deputy Chairperson Harrow West Conservative Association

In office: October 2023 – Present

Member Executive Council, Harrow West Conservative Association

In office: October 2023 – Present

Electoral status
Election May 2026
Local ward Wealdstone North Ward, Harrow
Party Conservative Party
Party leader Kemi Badenoch
Personal details
Name CA Mayuri Chordia
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
Occupation Politician
Profession
Website sunrisefinancialuk.com

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 has been actively involved in election campaigning since 2019, including the London Mayoral Elections and General Elections held in 2024. In 2025, she was nominated by Harrow West Conservative Association to contest the local elections for the Wealdstone North Ward, Harrow 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, ICICI Bank, BDO LLP, and KPMG 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, 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 Conservative Association. She has participated in multiple election campaigns since 2019, including the London mayoral elections and the General Elections held in 2024.

She has been serving the public and working for the welfare of the community since her teenage years. Her dedication, contributions, and involvement have been remarkable over the past three decades.

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 (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since 2001. Her involvement has included election campaigning and organisational activities, such as campaign coordination, slogan writing, and speech drafting during various election periods, including those led by the governments of Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1999–2004) and Narendra Modi (2014–present). She has also participated 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, including the Overseas Friends of BJP, and has supported cultural, political, economic, and trade-related activities.

Chordia has been associated with several global trade and business forums, including the UK–India Business Council (UKIBC), the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), to promote bilateral trade and foreign investment between India and the United Kingdom. She 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 and non-tariff barriers, investor protection, governance, intellectual property rights, harmonisation of standards, transfer pricing, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks.

On Madhya Pradesh Day (1 November), Chordia presented the slogan “I am India, I am Madhya Pradesh” at the Indian High Commission in London. She also presented an interpretation of the Indian national flag (Tricolour – Tiranga) highlighting its symbolic characteristics, which received international recognition. She was subsequently featured in a magazine published by the High Commission of India in London in March 2024.

She has also contributed to the promotion of the book MODIALOGUE, authored by Ashwin Fernandes and promoted by Union Cabinet Minister Smriti Zubin Irani, at various social and international platforms in 2024. This incredible book eloquently captures the essence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s transformative leadership and management skills.

Chordia has worked closely with several state governments in India to promote engagement with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and to facilitate foreign investment. Her focus areas include renewable energy, automobiles, agribusiness, information technology, tourism, education, and infrastructure. She participated in the NRI Investment Summit 2023 organised by the Government of Madhya Pradesh under Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, followed by the Global Investors Summit 2025 organised under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

As a policy contributor, she participated in round-table discussions with the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC), advocating the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, net-zero economic policies, and strengthened green credit mechanisms. During a meeting with the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Mangubhai Patel, she also supported initiatives aimed at establishing direct air connectivity between Madhya Pradesh and the United Kingdom.

Chordia participated in and promoted the Rising Rajasthan Investors Meet London 2024, organised by the Government of Rajasthan in the presence of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari. She engaged with the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) to explore investment opportunities across multiple sectors. She subsequently participated in Pravasi Rajasthan Divas 2025, where she discussed investment proposals with the Rajasthan government and RIICO, including initiatives to strengthen the MSME sector, promote tourism, and encourage women entrepreneurship through targeted subsidies and policy support.

She has also held discussions with Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana, on trade and investment partnerships between Telangana and the United Kingdom. She advised on expanding focus areas such as biotechnology and handicrafts, which were acknowledged by the Telangana government as part of its long-term development vision.

Chordia 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, infrastructure development, sustainable growth, and the strengthening of global partnerships.

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. The collection explores themes of human emotions, personal reflection, and shared life experiences, aiming to connect with a wide readership.

Her debut poetry collection received media attention, with The Times of India describing it as “beautiful and evocative,” noting her portrayal of diverse characters and individual perspectives.

Drawing on her professional background and international experience, Chordia’s writing reflects themes of personal growth, motivation, and lived experiences across cultures. She has stated in media interviews that her future literary works are expected to include motivational literature, fiction, non-fiction, and biographical writing.

She has been associated with literary organisations in India, including the All India Authors Group and the Bharatiya Sahitya Akademi. During her early years, she also participated in cultural and literary forums across India.

Chordia is the author of an upcoming motivational book titled Life Is a Game and a thriller novel titled A Silent Murder, both scheduled for publication in forthcoming years.

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 "Jainism", “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, charitable, and fundraising activities in the United Kingdom in collaboration with several international organisations. 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 (2024–2027) with St John Ambulance, London.

Her personal philosophy emphasises non-violence and humanitarian service, reflecting principles rooted in Jainism. She has contributed to various social welfare initiatives and community support platforms. She has also studied Svādhyāya (self-study), a reflective practice focused on self-awareness and personal development, and spent time with Jain monks during her teenage years, experiences that have influenced her values and daily life.

Chordia was a member of the event committee and community group of Folk Group, London, where she was involved in organising social and charitable activities for residents. During her tenure between 2022 and 2025, she worked with individuals from over 100 nationalities and contributed to the organisation of more than 500 social and charitable events. Her initiatives promoted community well-being, gender equality, diversity, inclusion, LGBTQ+ rights, maternity support, women’s empowerment, and women-led leadership across various international forums.

In 2024, she was nominated as a member of the event committee of Marathon Group UK by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where she supported the organisation of marathon-related activities and contributed to fundraising initiatives involving approximately 50,000 global participants.

Chordia is the founder and chairperson of the Jain Chartered Accountant Federation (JCAF) UK. She has been associated with the Jain International Trade Organization (JITO) since its inception in 2007 and served as a board member of JITO UK from 2023 to 2024. She has implemented the global business directory facilitating cross-border trade and professional collaboration. She also participated in and promoted the “Ahimsa Run” (Run for Peace, Unity, and Non-Violence), a global initiative that set a Guinness World Record on 2 April 2023.

Awards and recognitions

Chordia has received multiple awards and recognitions at national and international levels for her contributions to social, religious, economic, cultural, literary, 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 MP, Shadow Minister for Local Government and Faith, in the presence of Bob Blackman MP and Gareth Richard Thomas MP, recognising her humanitarian, professional, and community service contributions.

In 2024, she was shortlisted and nominated for the Woman Star of the Year Award by the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), a regional forum of professional accounting bodies under the SAARC framework.

In March 2024, Chordia was recognised by the High Commission of India in the United Kingdom and featured as an author in its official publication. Her literary contribution included an interpretation of the Indian national flag (Tricolour – Tiranga), which received international attention.

She has also been recognised by global banks and multinational organisations, including Barclays Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland, for her role in implementing large-scale risk transformation and governance 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:

List of honours and awards

  • Young Achievers Award (2023) – Conferred at the House of Commons, British Parliament, London, for contributions across professional, social, and cultural fields. The award was presented by Sarah Owen MP, in the presence of Bob Blackman MP and Gareth Richard Thomas MP, in recognition of her humanitarian work.
  • Woman Star of the Year (Nominee, 2024) – Shortlisted and nominated by the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), a regional body operating under the framework of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
  • Global Investors Summit Honour (2025) – Recognised for cultural and literary contributions promoting Madhya Pradesh at international platforms, including the presentation of the slogan “I am India, I am Madhya Pradesh” on State Foundation Day.
  • Investment Quiz Award (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.
  • WOFA Global Summit Recognition (2025) – Recognised as a distinguished speaker at the World Forum of Accountants (WOFA), one of the world’s largest professional accounting conclaves by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and featured in the ICAI souvenir.
  • Recognition by High Commission of India (2024) – Featured in the official magazine of the High Commission of India, London, for literary and cultural contributions.
  • JITO Kolkata Chapter Honour (2025) – Honoured by the Jain International Trade Organization (JITO), Kolkata Chapter, for exemplary community service and delivering the session “India–UK Corridor: Insights from the UK Market”.
  • National Thinkers Forum Award (2025) – Recognised for consistent community service and social welfare initiatives by the National Thinkers Forum (powered by RDB Group).
  • Samaj Ratan Puraskar (2025) – Conferred on Maharashtra Day for humanitarian and community service by NGOs Manu Mansi (Nashik) and Siwanchi Malini (Mumbai), in the presence of representatives of the Lodha Group.
  • Recognition for Drive (2022) – Awarded by Barclays Bank Plc for remediation of historical data quality issues within Assets and Liability Management and Transfer Pricing domains.
  • Recognition for Policy Review Programme (2017) – Awarded by Barclays Bank Plc for contributions to risk measurement and policy review initiatives.
  • Focused Women Group Recognition (2014) – Awarded by the Royal Bank of Scotland for participation in 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 (93% marks in accounting) in the Bachelor of Commerce programme.
  • State-Level Debate Competition Winner (2001) – Winner of inter-college debate competitions at the state level.
  • Best Student Award (1999) – Conferred by Nahar Convent Higher Secondary School for sustained academic excellence.
  • Excellence in Economics (1999) – Awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education for high distinction in economics (97% marks) 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 inter-school debate victories for three continuous years.
  • State-Level Dance Competition Winner (1996) – Winner of a state-level cultural competition.
  • Literary Recognitions (1996–present) – Recipient of multiple awards for 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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