Executive
Project Executive
4 yrs | Jul -1987- Jun 1991
From IIM Ahmedabad, I joined ICICI Ltd, which was then a Development Finance Institution, in its project lending division. I appraised over 35 projects in diverse sectors to determine their credit worthiness for project loans. This gave me a great insight into new projects and entrepreneurial thinking.
General Manager- Investments
3 yrs 7mos | Jul 1991-Jan 1995
As a member of the ITC Group’s Financial Services Division, was a part of the team that set up several businesses including a stock broking business, a private equity business, an NBFC, an investment banking business, an insurance business and the foray into fund management with Threadneedle UK, into which I subsequently moved. This role gave me my first exposure into the setting up and scaling of businesses.
Deputy chief Executive
3 yrs 2 mos |Jan 1995- Feb-1998
Was deputed by ITC Ltd as their representative to set up this Joint Venture from scratch. Was responsible for securing regulatory approvals, negotiation of the JV agreement, recruitment of the team and for scaling the business. I headed the investment team and thus oversaw the investments of the ITC Threadneedle Mutual Fund. The Top 200 scheme managed by me was ranked as the best performing Equity Fund by Micropal in 1997.
Managing Director
2yrs 11 mos |Feb-1998-Dec 2000
Was the first CEO of this JV between Prudential plc and ICICI Bank, then called Prudential ICICI AMC. Was responsible for the leadership and build out of this company. The company rose in my tenure to become the largest AMC in the private sector in less than 2 years.
Chief Executive
15 yrs | Jul 2007 – Jun 2022
Was responsible for providing the strategic direction, leadership and for the build out of the financial services business of the Aditya Birla Group. During my tenure, I oversaw the setting up of several new businesses and scaled the overall platform. I was the first CEO of the holding company that was set up to consolidate all the businesses under one entity, which was then listed. I was a Board member on all the financial services businesses and was on the Board of Aditya Birla Management Corporation.
Founder
2 yrs 8 mos |Feb-2023-Present
Advise Boards, entrepreneurs and private equity /VC Funds
Project Executive
ICICI Ltd | Jul 1987 – Jun 1991 | 4 years
- Joined ICICI’s project lending division straight from IIM Ahmedabad
- Appraised 35+ projects across sectors for credit worthiness and project loan eligibility
- Built foundational understanding of entrepreneurial thinking and new venture economics
General Manager- Investments
ITC Group Financial Services | Jul 1991 – Jan 1995 | 3 years 7 months
- Part of the core team that built ITC’s financial services platform from the ground up
- Involved in setting up a stockbroking firm, private equity business, NBFC, investment banking arm, insurance business and a fund management joint venture with Threadneedle UK
- First substantive exposure to building and scaling financial businesses
Deputy Chief Executive
ITC Threadneedle Asset Management | Jan 1995 – Feb 1998 | 3 years 2 months
- Deputed by ITC to establish this joint venture from scratch
- Responsible for regulatory approvals, JV negotiations, team recruitment and business scaling
- Headed the investment function; the Top 200 equity scheme was ranked the best performing equity fund by Micropal in 1997
Managing Director
Prudential ICICI AMC | Feb 1998 – Dec 2000 | 2 years 11 months
- First CEO of the joint venture between Prudential plc and ICICI Bank
- Built the organisation from inception; grew it to become the largest private sector AMC in India within two years
Chief Executive
Aditya Birla Capital | Jul 2007 – Jun 2022 | 15 years
- Led the financial services business of the Aditya Birla Group across its full portfolio
- Oversaw the setup of multiple new businesses and scaled the overall platform significantly
- First CEO of the holding company created to consolidate all financial services entities under one structure, which was subsequently listed
- Board member across all financial services businesses and on the Board of Aditya Birla Management Corporation
Founder
2 yrs 8 mos |Feb-2023-Present
Advise Boards, entrepreneurs and private equity /VC Funds
Executive
Project Executive
4 yrs | Jul -1987- Jun 1991
From IIM Ahmedabad, I joined ICICI Ltd, which was then a Development Finance Institution, in its project lending division. I appraised over 35 projects in diverse sectors to determine their credit worthiness for project loans. This gave me a great insight into new projects and entrepreneurial thinking.
General Manager- Investments
3 yrs 7 mon | Jul 1991 – Jan 1995
As a member of the ITC Group’s Financial Services Division, was a part of the team that set up several businesses including a stock broking business, a private equity business, an NBFC, an investment banking business, an insurance business and the foray into fund management with Threadneedle UK, into which I subsequently moved. This role gave me my first exposure into the setting up and scaling of businesses.
Deputy chief Executive
3 yrs 2 mos |Jan 1995- Feb-1998
Was deputed by ITC Ltd as their representative to set up this Joint Venture from scratch. Was responsible for securing regulatory approvals, negotiation of the JV agreement, recruitment of the team and for scaling the business. I headed the investment team and thus oversaw the investments of the ITC Threadneedle Mutual Fund. The Top 200 scheme managed by me was ranked as the best performing Equity Fund by Micropal in 1997.
Managing Director
2yrs 11 mos |Feb-1998-Dec 2000
Was the first CEO of this JV between Prudential plc and ICICI Bank, then called Prudential ICICI AMC. Was responsible for the leadership and build out of this company. The company rose in my tenure to become the largest AMC in the private sector in less than 2 years.
Chief Executive
15 yrs | Jul 2007 – Jun 2022
Was responsible for providing the strategic direction, leadership and for the build out of the financial services business of the Aditya Birla Group. During my tenure, I oversaw the setting up of several new businesses and scaled the overall platform. I was the first CEO of the holding company that was set up to consolidate all the businesses under one entity, which was then listed. I was a Board member on all the financial services businesses and was on the Board of Aditya Birla Management Corporation.
Founder
2 yrs 8 mos |Feb-2023-Present
Advise Boards, entrepreneurs, and private equity /VC Funds
Advisory
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You in you is a non-profit organization founded in september 2020 with the primary objective to create equal opportunities for unprivileged children.
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Khan Academy India works to provide a free, world class education for anyone, anywhere.
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Antarang Foundation is working towards transforming lives and communities through building a future where every young person can access an equitable future.
Advisor
Advisory
Partner
SVP India’s vision is to provide individuals with a platform to engage with philanthropy, in order to create fulfilled, lifelong givers.
Advisory Board Member
You in you is a non-profit organization founded in september 2020 with the primary objective to create equal opportunities for unprivileged children.
Advisory Board Member
Advisor
Khan Academy India works to provide a free, world class education for anyone, anywhere.
Advisory Board Member
Antarang Foundation is working towards transforming lives and communities through building a future where every young person can access an equitable future.
Advisor
Education
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
PGDM
1985-1987
Awarded for Scholastic achievement
St. Stephen’s college-University of Delhi
BA Economics (Honours)
1982-1985
Grade: First class
St. Columba’s School, New Delhi
High School
1973-1982
Awarded for Scholastic achievement and all-round performance.
Education
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
PGDM
Awarded for Scholastic achievement
1985-1987
St. Stephen’s college-University of Delhi
BA Economics (Honours)
Grade: First class
1982-1985
St. Columba’s School, New Delhi
High School
Awarded for Scholastic achievement and all-round performance.
1973-1982
