'PAUSE, REFLECT, REASSESS & SUPPORT OTHERS IN THE PROCESS'

SEEMA PATIL KAMATH ON HER INSPIRING JOURNEY FROM CABIN CREW TO QUALITY CHIEF AT ZERODHA AND CONQUERING CANCER WITH A POSITIVE OUTLOOK

- NAMITA GUPTA

The chief of quality at Zerodha, Seema Patil Kamath is not just the better half of Nithin Kamath, the founder and CEO of India's largest stock brokerage firm Zerodha, valued at over $3.6 billion or ₹30,000 crore, but also a strong, successful woman in her own right. From working as a cabin crew member for Singapore Airlines to becoming the head of human resources to being the chief of quality at Zerodha, then battling cancer amidst all the success and coming out cancer-free, Seema has had an inspiring journey of positivity, strength, and resilience.

With roots in Belgaum, Karnataka, Seema met Nithin at a call centre where they both worked and fell in love and got married, after a long-distance relationship of a few years. Seema joined Zerodha in Bangalore when it was still a fledgling startup with a handful of employees. She brought her experience and expertise from the aviation industry to Zerodha, where she helped establish a work environment that fosters diversity, innovation, and excellence.

As the chief of quality, Seema oversees the quality assurance, compliance, and audit functions of Zerodha, ensuring that the company adheres to the highest standards of service, security, and ethics. She also leads the Rainmatter Foundation, a non-profit initiative by Zerodha that supports social and environmental causes. Seema is passionate about creating a positive impact in the society, especially for women and children and continues to support thousands of people with her foundation.

Seema is also a fitness enthusiast, a yoga practitioner, and a vegan. She believes in living a healthy and balanced life, and encourages others to do the same.