Upasana Unni

Upasana Unni is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Sayata, a position she assumed in March 2024.13 Prior to this role, she served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Sayata from January 2022 to March 2024.4

Before joining Sayata, Upasana spent a decade (September 2011 to January 2022) as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company.4 During her tenure at McKinsey, she specialized in advising insurance companies, focusing on digitizing operations and enhancing distribution channels.1 Her expertise extended to helping clients develop digital strategies and build modern platforms for digital risk placement.2

Upasana's educational background is impressive. She graduated from Harvard Business School as a Baker Scholar, placing her in the top 5% of her graduating class.14 She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Studies from Harvard College, where she graduated magna cum laude.24

In her current role at Sayata, Upasana oversees overall operations and leads the US business.3 She is known for her expertise in digitizing commercial insurance and has experience working with clients across the US, UK, Canada, the Netherlands, and Australia.12 Her contributions to the insurance industry were recognized in 2024 when she was named among the top 100 influencers shaping the future of insurance by Insurance Business America.1