Mr. K.V. Chowdary has a post-graduate degree in Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Technology Chennai and graduated from Loyola College, Chennai. He began his career in 1976 as a probationary officer in Andhra Bank before joining the Indian Revenue Service in 1978. Later, he held several executive positions before retiring as Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes. After his superannuation, he was appointed as an Advisor to the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. From June 2015 to June 2019, he served as the Central Vigilance Commissioner and was elected as a member of the Executive Committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies. He is also a member of the Advisory Board of Comptroller and Auditor General of India. 

Mr. Chowdary holds directorships in CCL Products (India) Limited, Divi’s Laboratories Limited and Reliance Industries Limited. He has been appointed as an Independent Director for a tenure of five years, effective from 27 October 2020.