Nitya Gopalakrishnan is the Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (HASI), a pioneering investment firm focused on climate-positive infrastructure solutions. With more than 25 years of expertise in finance, accounting, and operations, Nitya has been a driving force behind HASI's transformation into a publicly traded leader in sustainable investing. She joined the company in 2013, shortly before its landmark initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, and has since played a pivotal role in scaling operations to manage billions in assets. Prior to HASI, Nitya was a Partner at KPMG LLP, where she led the Financial Services Audit Practice for the Mid-Atlantic region. In this capacity, she advised major banks, insurance companies, and asset managers on complex financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and risk management, earning accolades for her strategic insight during the financial crisis. A Certified Public Accountant and graduate of the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business with a BS in Accounting, Nitya's early career included roles at Deloitte and other prominent firms, honing her skills in auditing innovative financial products. As COO at HASI, Nitya oversees enterprise-wide functions including finance, accounting, human capital, information technology, and investor relations, ensuring operational efficiency amid rapid growth. Her achievements include spearheading the integration of advanced ESG metrics into investment processes, facilitating over $10 billion in climate-focused financings, and fostering a culture of innovation that has positioned HASI as a top performer in sustainable infrastructure. Under her leadership, the firm has expanded into multifamily energy efficiency, renewable energy projects, and grid modernization, delivering strong returns while advancing global decarbonization efforts.