I'm a business leader with over 20 years of experience managing companies and finance related functions in varied industries and sectors. I'm passionate about creating value for stakeholders, driving growth and innovation, and mentoring new ventures. I started my career at the age of 16, when I joined the National Defence Academy (NDA) in India. Although I left the NDA after a short period, I learned valuable lessons in leadership, teamwork, discipline and purpose. These have shaped my outlook and approach to work and life ever since.Having lived in 17 cities and travelled globally, it has exposed me to different cultures, perspectives and challenges, developing a high level of adaptability, tolerance and curiosity.I have worked as an investor and an industry professional in various domains such as EPC, Project Financing & Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Mining & Resources. I have operated in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Europe, and acquired strong skills in Negotiation, Business Planning and Control, Business Development, Investments and Capital Raising, Management, and JVs. I have led private equity and structured finance transactions >10 billion USD.I am keen on supporting new ventures in diverse fields such as infrastructure/ renewables, resources, technology and financial services. I enjoy mentoring entrepreneurs and startups, expanding my network and learning new things. I believe this is a way of giving back to the society and staying updated on the latest trends and opportunities.In my current role, I want to help the organization achieve its goals by providing strategic direction, optimizing the investment program, and designing a robust growth strategy. I want to leverage my experience and insights to help the organization navigate the changing external environment and stay true to its purpose.As a leader, I aim to mentor my team to achieve their potential, build relationships, connecting the dots across the enterprise, building a resilient thinking, avoiding traps, and looking at the bigger picture.I am keen on expanding my professional network and welcome new connections to explore new opportunities and share knowledge. I would love to hear from you.