Investment & Asset Management Director / NED, expert at providing cutting-edge investment, asset management and corporate governance expertise for special purpose vehicles and joint ventures in the Public-Private Partnership sector. I excel at improving corporate and financial governance frameworks and systems to efficiently manage and mitigate risks, improving performance and enhancing communication.I am proficient at introducing, supporting and embedding appropriate corporate governance approaches to enhance the quality of Director and shareholder insight, focussing on ensuring compliance with contractual obligations to counterparties including clients, lenders, investors and shareholders.One of my core skills is investigating and mitigating business risks to create business-wide protection frameworks that enable longer-term business stability. CHP were receiving confusing and inconsistent reports from management on the forecast yield and return of a joint venture and its’ subsidiaries. I was appointed as a NED and investigated. Identified and monitored rectification of multiple errors in financial reporting and projections, historic financial statements, and board reporting. Identified governance failures and non-compliance with loan agreement obligations. Restored yield to investors, corrected projected financial position and ensured adoption of appropriate assurance and corporate governance frameworks.CHP non-core investment, strategically stood outside of core portfolio. As AMD, I led sale of shares in related associated company. I drove appointment and management of advisors, supported and added value to negotiations and structured disposal. Succeeded in completing asset sale in a timely fashion for double original price offered.I am passionate about helping organisations deliver an excellent customer experience while operating in a safe and sustainable manner that creates social value, increases resilience, reduces risk and enhances company value.Key Skills:✔ Managing & Mitigating Risks✔ Corporate Governance ✔ Protecting & Enhancing Value ✔ Improving Corporate Performance✔ Long Term Business Stability ✔ Executive Business Partnering✔ Company & Market Assessments ✔ Director & Shareholder Insight ✔ PPP SPV & Joint Venture Management ✔ Project Finance Contracts & Financial Models✔ Investment Portfolio Management & Valuations✔ Transaction Management & Delivery ✔ Acquisition Appraisal & Management ✔ Investment Sale Preparations & Completion✔ Corporate & Service Contract Negotiations ✔ Stakeholder Engagement & Management
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Asset Management DirectorCommunity Health Partnerships Oct 2021 - Aug 2023As Asset Management Director, reporting to CFO, I was responsible for monitoring and mitigating portfolio wide risks, focusing on residual property values across portfolio of 49 PPP joint ventures (Local Improvement Finance Trust Companies / LIFTCos). I was required to provide support and guidance to individuals appointed by CHP as Directors on LIFTCos, take the lead on 5/6 LIFTCo Boards, focussing on the LIFTCos with specific issues, or where Management Services Providers (MSPs) required… Show more As Asset Management Director, reporting to CFO, I was responsible for monitoring and mitigating portfolio wide risks, focusing on residual property values across portfolio of 49 PPP joint ventures (Local Improvement Finance Trust Companies / LIFTCos). I was required to provide support and guidance to individuals appointed by CHP as Directors on LIFTCos, take the lead on 5/6 LIFTCo Boards, focussing on the LIFTCos with specific issues, or where Management Services Providers (MSPs) required particular or additional support. Key achievements include: ◼ Delivered value enhancement opportunities, including refinancing of first directly cross-collateralised LIFT portfolio, life cycle re-profiling, and assessment of eligible expenditure / capital allowances. ◼ Successful disposal of stake in non-core investment, including negotiating sale price.◼ Acquisition of stake in strategically significant data company, including negotiating acquisition valuation.◼ Led for CHP and various groups of LIFTCos on LIBOR transition, including liaising with variety of public and private sector co-shareholders, lenders and financial and legal advisors. Show less -
Investment DirectorCommunity Health Partnerships Aug 2015 - Oct 2021As Investment Director, reporting to Commercial Director and C-Suite, I operated as main point of contact for all matters regarding portfolio of up to 15 LIFTCos and specific matters on wider LIFT portfolio, to ensure communication between all parties. Additionally provided the in house financing expertise including leading on the financing aspect of the end of term workstream looking at concession extension options. Key achievements include: ◼ Supported CHP, as public sector… Show more As Investment Director, reporting to Commercial Director and C-Suite, I operated as main point of contact for all matters regarding portfolio of up to 15 LIFTCos and specific matters on wider LIFT portfolio, to ensure communication between all parties. Additionally provided the in house financing expertise including leading on the financing aspect of the end of term workstream looking at concession extension options. Key achievements include: ◼ Supported CHP, as public sector counterparty, with understanding drivers for LIFT Investors and Boards alongside LIFT private sector partners and LIFTCo MSPs with public sector drivers to help smooth relationships between PPP entities and public sector counterparty, by increasing comprehension of issues, and by promoting better understanding of respective positions. ◼ Led embedding of ESG activity and approaches across LIFT portfolio, to ensure ESG considerations were part of “business as usual” operational culture, including potential to improve sustainability outcomes.◼ Renegotiated / renewed SPV management contracts at better terms, lower cost, higher liability, and wider service provision scope across >50% of LIFTCos and consolidated LIFTCo MSPs resulting in higher standard of management, and increased consistency of approach with better quality board papers.◼ Aided CHP as Investor and Public Sector Counterparty, engagement with lenders to improve information flows and understanding of issues, and to secure waivers of contractual obligations.◼ Identified concession extension and early termination options on behalf of LIFTCos. Show less -
Career BreakNone Aug 2014 - Aug 2015Career Break
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Investment DirectorLand Securities Trillium, Semperian Ppp Investment Partners Mar 2008 - Jul 2014London, England, United KingdomResponsible for a portfolio of 10-16 social infrastructure PPP investments valued at ~£200m
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Senior Finance ManagerSmif / Land Securities Trillium Oct 2005 - Mar 2008Bath, England, United KingdomPPP SPV Financial Management
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Business Analyst, SalesFoxtel Group Jun 2005 - Sep 2005Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -
Payroll Accountant / Corporate AccountantIoof Investment Holdings Ltd Jan 2005 - May 2005Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -
Financial ModellerInterserve Investments Limited Apr 2004 - Sep 2004Twyford, England, United Kingdom -
Finance ManagerBuilding And Property, Interserve Investments Jan 2000 - Apr 2004London, England, United KingdomLeading a team delivering PPP SPV Financial Management Services for all the companies relating to 6 PPP concessions.
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VariousVarious Building, Entertainment, Service And Retail Companies Jun 1997 - Dec 1999Greater And Central LondonVarious short term and contract roles in accounting, finance and corporate treasury
B Ravi Kumar Education Details
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Accounting And Finance -
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Certificate In Company Direction
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B Ravi Kumar's current role is Investment & Asset Management Director / NED, expert at providing investment, asset management & corporate governance expertise for special purpose vehicles & joint ventures in the Public-Private Partnership sector..
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B Ravi Kumar attended University Of Kent, Association Of Corporate Treasurers, Cima, Institute Of Directors (Iod).
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