CIO & CEO - Equity
With over twenty years of dedicated experience in the equity and capital markets, George assumes a pivotal role. At ASK, his responsibilities encompass the strategic direction of investments, oversight of performance metrics, fostering product innovation, and driving growth across Portfolio Management Services (PMS), Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), offshore fund offerings, and the nascent mutual fund platform. Prior to joining ASK, George served as Chief Investment Officer at Jio BlackRock AMC, where he was instrumental in the establishment of the Indian joint venture. His prior experience includes leadership positions in investments and strategy at ICICI Prudential PMS and ITI Asset Management. He also dedicated over a decade to ICICI Prudential AMC, where he held ultimate responsibility for the management of approximately USD 2 billion in equity assets. A distinguished Chartered Accountant and Cost & Management Accountant, George is recognized for his proficiency in stock selection, his commitment to a long-term value-oriented investment philosophy, and his proven ability to expand the scale of investment platforms.