MANGOADVISORS.COM - Key Persons


Mr. Hetal Kotak

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Team
  • Director, Real Estate, South India ( Banglore, Hyedrabad, and Chennai )
Hetal has over 25+ years of experience as a business management professional working for an astute retail brand. He has led businesses in fashion and retail for renowned brands, and most recently built a successful "digital first" pet care startup. His entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in turnarounds position him perfectly to oversee Mango's offices in Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

Mr. Maharshi Shastri

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Team
  • Director, Real Estate, West India ( MMR )
Maharshi has over 25+ years of experience in real estate as a lender, consultant, and Investment Banker. He joined Mango Advisor in 2018 and since has been instrumental in expanding the Real estate debt syndication and land transaction business for Mango Advisors. Prior to joining Mango, he was a VP of Commercial Real Estate division at Kotak.

Mr. Rahul Dedhia - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Member of the Advisory Team
  • Senior Vice President
Rahul is a Chartered Accountant with 14+ years of experience and has a strong understanding of client relationships, credit risk analysis, and financial modeling. He is currently heading the sell side team across India. Prior to Mango, Rahul worked at CRISIL Limited, specializing in credit analysis and bond ratings for the US infrastructure industry.

Mr. Rajesh Bhatia

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Team
  • Director, Real Estate, West India ( Pune & Gujarat )
Rajesh has over 26+ years of experience in corporate finance, debt syndication, and Investment Banking. He specializes in turaround and transformational management strategy. He joined Mango Advisor in 2016 as Vice President, since then has grown to the rank of Director where he is leading and expanding the real estate debt syndication business in Pune & Gujarat. Prior to Joining Mango, he was heading Corporate Banking division at Kotak and Yes Bank and held various leadership position.

Mr. Sandeep Kotak - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
Sandeep is widely recognized as a seasoned industry leader with over three decades of expertise spanning Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, and Business Growth & Turnaround Strategy. During his remarkable 18-year tenure at Kotak, Sandeep played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's trajectory as a member of the Kotak Leadership Team. Notably, he demonstrated unparalleled prowess in building and nurturing two highly successful and immensely profitable ventures: Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and Home Finance. With a keen eye for opportunity and a penchant for innovation, Sandeep has a proven track record of not only building but also scaling businesses to new heights of success. His multifaceted skill set encompasses relationship management, business development, investment banking, and strategic advisory, underscoring his ability to drive growth and profitability in dynamic market environments. Moreover, Sandeep's professional journey is marked by his adept handling of Real Estate transactions and projects of diverse complexities, collectively valued at over 20,000 crores. His rich experience extends to capital raising, investment management, transaction structuring, and growth advisory.

Mr. Siddharth Shah

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Team
  • Executive Vice President, SME
Siddharth has over 24+ years of experience in financial services, focusing on business development, sales, and marketing in the mid-market and SME space. He is currently heading the SME Mid market team at Mango Advisors. Prior to joining Mango, Siddharth held leadership positions at Kotak Mahindra Bank, including Vice President & Regional Head - Mid-Markets (SME).

Mr. Vijay Pandey - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Team
  • Senior Vice President
Vijay has over 18+ years of experience in Project Finance and Business origination in infrastructure sector. He is currently heading the Real estate team in Hyderabad under the leadership of Hetal Kotak. Vijay's background includes corporate banking at Yes Bank, where he managed relationships across various sectors and participated in key investment banking assignments.