Kirtika Challa, CrossBoundary Advisory Partner, recognized in Infrastructure Investor’s Rising Stars of 2025

The list recognizes global professionals under 40 with outstanding track records across deal-making, fundraising, asset management, and relationship building.

Since joining CrossBoundary Advisory, Kirtika has built teams across multiple markets and shaped our infrastructure, PPP, and developer advisory work. She has led engagements spanning power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, transportation, and digital infrastructure projects across sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Asia-Pacific region. These projects have been central to CrossBoundary Advisory’s expanding infrastructure portfolio. 

“Kirtika’s leadership has driven real momentum for our Power & Infrastructure practice. Her ability to structure and close complex opportunities enables bankable projects that deliver development impact where it matters most. We’re proud to see her recognized by Infrastructure Investor and included among this year’s Rising Stars.”

— Jake Cusack, Co-founder and Managing Partner, CrossBoundary Group

About Infrastructure Investor’s Rising Stars 2025 list

The 20 professionals featured in this year’s list showcase the evolving infrastructure sector, with honorees spanning asset management, advisory, development, and institutional investment across multiple continents. Selected from hundreds of global nominations, these Rising Stars represent the next generation of infrastructure leaders whose work is defining the industry’s future, particularly in emerging markets where innovative financing solutions and sustainable development are increasingly critical. 

View the Rising Stars 2025 list