Kapil leads IIT Kanpur Development Foundation (IIT Kanpur’s Development Office) as the Chief Executive Officer. IITK DF supports the Institute’s drive for excellence in Education, Research and Innovation. IITK DF is a not for profit company established by IIT Kanpur to engage with stakeholders like alumni, corporates, philanthropists, and other well-wishers and to raise resources to meet the Institute’s growth aspirations. He joined IIT Kanpur in February 2021 from IIT Bombay, where he the Vice President Development and Relations. He is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of proven leadership and rich experience of working with diverse stakeholders and organizations across; Higher Education, Non-Profit and Banking sectors. His professional journey has seen him work with brands like HDFC Bank, ABN AMRO, Deutsche Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Save the Children, and Indian Institute for Human Settlements. Kapil is a management graduate from University of Mumbai and completed his undergraduate degree in commerce from Hindu College, Delhi University.