Shobana Gopal

Shobana Gopal is Managing Director – Tax at Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C., headquartered in Olathe, KS, where she leads the firm's tax department and oversees tax compliance for a wide range of registered funds and private investment vehicles. Her responsibilities span the structuring, reporting, and regulatory compliance of fund tax matters, with a particular focus on funds operating within energy, power, and infrastructure asset classes—Tortoise's core investment sectors.

With over 15 years at the firm, Shobana progressed from Tax Analyst to Director and then Managing Director, evidencing deep expertise in tax accounting, audits, and fund administration. She has played a key role as a Vice President or officer of various Tortoise-managed funds, including power and energy infrastructure offerings. Her leadership is noted for building Tortoise's tax function and navigating complex regulation impacting institutional and retail investment products.

Shobana earned a Master's degree in Information Systems from The University of Kansas and a Bachelor's in Business/Commerce from PSG College of Arts and Science. She is recognized for her commitment to operational excellence, innovation in financial services, and active community engagement through board and volunteer roles with non-profits in the Kansas City region.