Management Team

Mukul is an Engineer by profession, a dynamic technocrat and strategic planner with expertise in strategic sourcing, managing operations & marketing activities, streamlining processes/procedures to facilitate smooth production process & enhance productivity. He served as the Managing Director of an electric component manufacturing unit achieving sales of Rs 700 Crores. Over 25 years’ experience in the areas of Product Development, Production Management, Process Improvement, Vendor Development and Project Management across, India & USA. He led the company’s expansion in the USA. He has excellent entrepreneurial, analytical, troubleshooting and interpersonal skills with proven ability in driving numerous productivity enhancement, process improvement and cost savings initiatives during the career span.

His major achievements include:

• Conceived the idea of introducing an import substitution product in India with technology from Italy for use in power transmission and distribution industry.
• Heading the unit as Managing Director from start-up to its running with end to end responsibility (P&L) with a growth rate of 25% each year.
• Domestic growth and global expansion to become a leader in the industry.
• Secured the prestigious contract for supplying products used for the first high-speed rail "Metro" in the capital of the country.
• Successful set up of a new plant in the USA created a diversified customer base within one year with revenue of USD 34 Million in the first year.

Ravi Shankar is the Founder, Managing Partner and serves as the firm’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Ravi brings over 33 years of investment management experience. He sits on the board of various companies and Government Agencies across the world, advising them on a range of issues including investment opportunities, investment evaluation, and other economic issues. He was a board director to Coast To Capital, a British government arm responsible for investing government funds. Before founding Capitalizer, Ravi was the founder of Epic Group, London with assets under management exceeding £8 bn+. At Epic Asset Management, he focused on fixed income assets, equity allocations, property-related investments amongst many creative investment avenues. He advised various clients across the world including governments, development agencies and corporations on various risk related structures, business and debt restructuring, and investment decisions. Prior thereto, he was employed as Investment Director, and Member of the Group Strategy Committee, Norwich Union (Aviva). At Norwich, he was responsible for the management of a range of fixed assets portfolios, mostly international investment. As a group strategy committee member he led the asset allocation strategy; asset class were equities, international real estate (both commercial and residential) and fixed income securities (across various credit and structural spectrum). Total Asset under his management was over £70 Bn. Ravi previously worked for Zurich (Kemper) Investment Management as a Director, Fixed Income Strategy; Member, Management Committee. While at Zurich Investment Management, he managed global bond portfolios responsible for economic forecasting and asset allocation for a range of portfolios. Before joining Zurich Investments he was the Head, Fixed Income at State General Reserve Fund, (S.W.F.), Oman. He was associated since the inception of the Sovereign Wealth Fund; responsibilities included the management multi-currency as well as treasury liquidity funds for the State. Ravi received a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Mysore and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Drexel University, USA.

Hiren is a Senior Finance professional with global work exposure. He is a self-starter who identifies opportunities with his sharp intellect. Through his network of relationships, Hiren has developed a track record for Originating and Placing bespoke deals which reflect his vast knowledge of the business environment. He is keenly involved in setting up offshore structures, financing, and proprietary Investment on behalf of his clients. Strong background in Corporate Banking and Lending products has helped him to provide tailor-made solutions for investors. He is actively involved with various charitable organizations that support the eradication of blindness (India), Rain-water Harvesting (Kenya) and Sustainable organic farming (Sri Lanka). He has worked in leadership roles for world’s leading financial institutions including Julius Baer and Credit Agricole.

His responsibilities include:

• Involved in Conceptualizing, Fundraising/investment into PE investments (Med Tech Fashion accessories, and Real Estate opportunities). Board member of Invested companies and actively monitoring investments.
• Investor relationship management and networking.
• Providing networking and strategic relationship support. Restructuring legacy PE investments of European Investors in South Asian Markets and revive valuations.

Kunal is a Canadian Healthcare and Real Estate Entrepreneur. He is the founder and operator of chain of healthcare assets in across Canada with strong presence in Toronto.

Jayesh Modi sits on the board of U.K. Modi Group, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in India. U.K. Modi group has 30 branch offices, 18 production units, and over 10,500 skilled professionals, with presence in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The group also has two R&D centers and collaboration with 15 multinational companies that give it a distinction of having one of the largest numbers of foreign collaborations amongst leading business houses in India.

Aparna has more than 29 years of business and financial management experience. She was the Board Member Director - Finance & Marketing of a leading Copper Cable Manufacturing Company. She was instrumental in manifold increase in revenue and market share. She has rich experience in international business and supply chain management. She was managing 5 international corporations during her tenure. She has worked in several locations such as the USA, Singapore, and Italy.

Aparna has hands-on experience in handling Profit Centers, Project management, driving international marketing & business development, quality excellence based on process and productivity improvement programs.

Samrendra has a Bachelor’s in Commerce and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is the group’s finance process owner. He possesses a rich experience in the field of Audit Assurance and Finance and has been associated with various engagements for assurance and advisory services for a wide range of companies. His area of expertise encompasses Financial Reporting, Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, Due Diligence, etc. Samrendra has worked on the execution side of some of the landmark Private Equity and Venture Capital transactions in India.

Virendra has a Bachelor’s in Commerce from the University of Delhi, and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. He has had a rich financial advisory career before. In the past, he has worked extensively in the Investment Banking Finance and Finance domain of top consulting firms and financial institutions including Credit Suisse. He has significant experience in advising clients in the field of Corporate M&A, buy-side/ sell-side advisory, business valuation, financial modelling, and capital raising.