• After successfully managing an Asian small cap hedge fund in Hong Kong for the past two decades and corporate operations, marketing, venture capital and strategy before that, what keeps me motivated ? The answer is simple- the thrill of investing in the next great Asian emerging bluechip company, an opportunity to investigate the next disruptive technology, sustainable investments, passion for investing in early-stage companies, and being a part of these success stories across Asia.• Currently Director at Doric Capital, a multiple award-winning hedge fund with one of the best investment track records in Asia. Joint responsibility to manage and monitor the Doric business and portfolio of investments in India, China, and Southeast Asia.• Top 5% of class during my MS in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins, B.Tech in Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.• Key investment strengths: high conviction medium term investments in emerging bluechips in Asia; investing in sustainable businesses based on deep due diligence; building long term relationships with top management of clients and portfolio companies; actively sourcing investment opportunities, strategic advisory and regulatory compliance.• Key management strengths: Evangelizing change; mentoring talent; developing a “client first” culture, continuously improving operations & decision-making processes; innovation and risk taking; building partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.• Raised over US$1B of funds for Doric Capital from family offices and institutions globally.• Earned the right to invest and advice based on important contributions to corporate strategy, new product introduction, change management, marketing and operations experience across Asia at Emerson Electric, Shangri-la Hotels, and the Tata Group in India.