Lightspeed ropes in former HSBC executive Naina Lal Kidwai as venture advisor

Multi-stage venture capital firm Lightspeed has roped in veteran banker Naina Lal Kidwai as a venture advisor. Kidwai is expected to help the firm’s portfolio companies to navigate growth operations, strategy, regulatory landscapes and market expansion.Kidwai had retired as the chairperson of HSBC India. She also held various leadership roles in companies such as PwC, ANZ Grindlays and Morgan Stanley.