Akhil Gupta Takes Over As New Chairman Of 360 ONE
He takes over from Nilesh Vikamsey, who will complete the second consecutive term of his position as the Independent Director of the Company, on August 24, 2024
360 ONE has appointed Akhil Gupta, Independent Director of the Company, as Chairperson of the Board, with effect from August 25, 2024. He takes over from Nilesh Vikamsey, who will complete the second consecutive term of his position as the Independent Director of the Company, on August 24, 2024, and would cease to be a Chairperson and member of the Board with effect from August 25, 2024.
Mr. Akhil Gupta is a Chartered Accountant and has over four decades of rich experience. He comes with extensive knowledge and expertise in the telecom sector, fundraising, and mergers & acquisitions. Currently, he is the Vice Chairman and Whole-time Director of Bharti Enterprises Limited and has played a pivotal role in the phenomenal growth of Bharti group since its inception. He has also been a recipient of numerous awards, including the ET Telecom Lifetime Achievement Award, the CA Lifetime Achievement Award by ICAI, the CA Global Achiever Award by ICAI, the CEO of the Year award at the National Telecom Awards, the CA Business Achiever Award by ICAI and the Asia Corporate Dealmaker award at the Asia Pacific M&A Atlas Awards.
Commenting on the announcement, Karan Bhagat, Founder, MD, and CEO of 360 ONE, said, “Akhil’s direction and leadership towards achieving 360 ONE's strategic goals and objectives will further strengthen our position as leaders in the Wealth and Asset Management space in India. His deep knowledge and expertise in different sectors and business segments will drive our growth and enhance our ability to deliver exceptional value to investors. I also express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Nilesh Vikamsey, whose impressive leadership has guided the board with remarkable vision and wisdom over the years.”
Akhil Gupta, Chairman designate of 360 ONE, said, “I am honoured to take on the role of Chairman at 360 ONE and excited to be part of one of the fastest growing industries in India. With 360 ONE’s strong foundation and a dedicated team, I am confident that we will continue to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our clients. Together, we will build on our successes and explore new opportunities to ensure sustained growth and excellence. I look forward to leading 360 ONE into its next chapter.”
360 ONE is one of India's leading wealth and alternates-focused asset management firms. It is the investment and financial advisor to 7400+ relevant families in the High Net Worth Individuals (HNI) and Ultra HNI segments with aggregate assets of around INR 5,21,208 crs* (USD 62.5 bn) under management.
