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Dhivya Suryadevara Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 April 1979

Age42 Years

BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu

ProfessionChief Financial Officer

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRaj Suryadevara

FamilyOne daughter; two elder sisters

Dhivya Suryadevara Biography

Dhivya Suryadevara is an Indian American finance executive known for leadership roles in major corporations, including serving as chief financial officer.

Early life and background

Dhivya Suryadevara was born on 14 April 1979 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She grew up in a family raised by her mother after the early loss of her father. Dhivya attended St. John's Senior Secondary School in Mandaveli, Chennai, and went on to study commerce, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Madras. She qualified as a chartered accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and later completed an MBA at Harvard University.

Career

Dhivya began her finance career with UBS in 2003, where she worked as an associate director. She later moved into roles in corporate treasury and financial analysis, including work in General Motors' treasury office as a senior financial analyst. Her trajectory in the auto industry led to broader leadership opportunities; in 2015 she joined General Motors and rose to become the company's chief financial officer, making history as the first woman to hold that position at GM.

After her tenure at General Motors, Dhivya took on the role of chief financial officer at Stripe, the American e-commerce payments company. Her career has combined experience in investment banking, corporate treasury, and senior finance leadership at multinational firms.

Public profile

Dhivya has received industry recognition for her work: she was named to Automotive News' Rising Star list in 2016 and appeared on Fortune's 40 Under 40 lists in 2015 and 2018. She has also been cited among India's most powerful women.

Outside of her corporate roles, Dhivya serves on the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. She has described a longstanding interest in working with large automotive companies and has noted that she keeps mentally fit through exercise and boxing. Dhivya has said she likes to use travel time productively by reading and responding to emails.

Personal life

Dhivya is married to Raj Suryadevara, whom she met while both were at Harvard University. The couple has one daughter. Dhivya has two older sisters. Her family maintains ties to Chennai, and she holds American nationality.

She has mentioned personal preferences such as enjoying Italian food, and favoring the colors blue and black. She drives a Cadillac XT4 when in New York and a red Chevrolet Camaro in Michigan.

Latest updates

Dhivya remains an active figure in finance and corporate governance, with recent roles including the chief financial officer position at Stripe and board membership with the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. Her career continues to be noted for breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries.
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Recent Work

Chief Financial Officer, Stripe

Served as chief financial officer of the American e-commerce payments company Stripe.

Chief Financial Officer, General Motors

Served as chief financial officer at General Motors, the first woman to hold that role at the company.

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Career Highlights

  1. Named to Fortune's 40 Under 40 (2015, 2018)
  2. Listed on Automotive News' Rising Star list (2016)
  3. First female chief financial officer of General Motors
  4. Chief Financial Officer at Stripe
  5. Board member, Girl Scouts of Greater New York
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dhivya Suryadevara born?

14 April 1979

What is Dhivya Suryadevara known for?

Chief Financial Officer

What is Dhivya Suryadevara’s marital status?

Married

Who is Dhivya Suryadevara married to?

Raj Suryadevara