Dinesh Kanabar, winner of the “Asia Tax Practice Leader of the Year – 2020,” is a stalwart in the tax and regulatory domain and is widely regarded among India’s top tax advisors. Over the decades, his peers have consistently recognised his deep expertise and unique ability to align business strategies with complex tax and regulatory frameworks, enabling transformative solutions for clients.

Before founding Dhruva Advisors, Dinesh held several leadership roles across major professional services firms in India. He served as Deputy CEO of KPMG India, Chairman of KPMG’s Tax Practice, Deputy CEO of RSM & Co., and Head – Tax and Regulatory at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). He has also been on the Board of Shiv Nadar University in Chennai.

Dinesh has worked closely with the Government of India on several critical policy matters. He was a member of the Rangachary Committee, constituted by the Prime Minister to recommend tax reforms for the IT/ITES sector and to develop Safe Harbour Rules. He is also a member of the Body of Trade, formed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and has served on the National Executive Committee of FICCI.

He currently serves on the boards of several of India’s most prominent companies, including Reliance Industries Limited, Jio Platforms Ltd, Adani Green Energy Ltd, and PVR INOX Ltd, contributing to strategic governance and long-term vision.