CIPHER-PLEXUS - Key Persons
Abhishek has 3.5 years of experience in Investment Banking with strong execution skills and has worked in domains such as Consumer, Technology, Wellness, Engineering, etc.
Prior to joining us, Abhishek was working with Virtuous Capital Ltd as Sr, Associate working on end to end origination & execution of PE, M&A Transactions.
Anand has about 4 years of extensive IB experience and plays a role in Business Development and Execution in the in various domains focussed by the company.
Prior to joining Cipher-Plexus, he interned with CIMB Investment Bank Pte Ltd, and before that India Infoline in their equity desk and JLT Asia Singapore Pte Ltd.
Ashish has over 8 years of experience in investment banking services across private equity, mergers and acquisitions and structured lending, and has been instrumental in setting up domain initiatives. His ability to build relationships with investors and clients alike are a great asset to the team. Prior to Cipher Ashish worked with GE Capital as part of their leadership training program.
Dhruv has about 6.5 years of rich experience in the polymer industry coupled with having a strong overarching experience in the Oil & Gas/Energy space.
Prior to joining us, Dhruv has worked with ExxonMobil on various global assignments across different functions. He has worked very closely with senior management in financial planning for their flagship chemical business at their Houston Campus. He has also worked on the commercial side in the domestic Polyethylene market managing major markets of Daman and Tamil Nadu.
Over the last 25 years, Kunal has successfully closed a number of private equity and M&A transactions and led many investment opportunities as a professional investor. He has the rare advantage of having Buy as well as Sell side experience that gives him a significant edge in the ability to structure and close deals. He provides overall leadership in execution at Cipher-Plexus.
Kunal had founded Plexus in 2005 and was also a founder of Nine Rivers Capital, the firms have been in Investment advisory business and managed SEBI registered domestic fund as well as advised Mauritius based offshore fund. Kunal continues to be on the Board of some of the Investee companies and provides strategic insights to them.
He was a partner with Cipher from 1997 till 2004 end leading landmark deals and played a key role in its growth as an Investment Banking firm. Kunal started his career with JM Financial and grew to Head - M&A and Corporate Advisory group, and then to become the CEO of the entire broking business.
Mehul's key strengths are in building and maintaining relationships with clients & investors, executing transactions and regulatory understanding. In his 18+ years of experience in investment banking and financial consulting, he has worked on several fund raising / strategic transactions and also consulted with various domestic and multinational organisations in their India related strategy. Mehul joined the organization more than a decade ago. Prior to joining Cipher, he worked with Andersen & EY.
Pankaj has over two decades of progressive Leadership experience in Retail Banking, Strategic Consulting and Financial Advisory across Consumer, Financial services and Technology sectors. He has deep expertise in the Payments and Fintech vertical and has advised various domestic and global organizations. Pankaj has held leadership roles at organizations like Citicorp, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank in the past.
Rajat has around 7 years of Business Development & Execution experience in Investment Banking, around 7 years of experience in Equity Research and 5 years of Industry Experience.
He has experience in domains across Consumer brands, NBFC's, Education, Industrials, Textile consumables, Hospitality, Solar power, Logistics, Healthcare, among others.
Prior to joining Cipher-Plexus, he was Vice President with Value Vision Consultants wherein his role comprised of both business development and execution. He has also worked with MX Capital as an Associate in Investment Banking, with Times Communication as an Equity Research Analyst, with OS Agrawal & Associates as a CA Article and as a Merchandiser with Creative Garments.
He is the founder of Manglick & Associates, his own firm of Chartered Accountants. He was engaged as an Auditor of the leading FMCG- Ghari Group. He is also the former VP at Patanajali Group.
Ravi Saxena - Founder, Managing Director
Ravi founded Cipher Capital in 1994, one of the earliest entrants as a boutique Investment Bank focused on Private Equity and M&A Advisory space. Over the last two decades he has built a robust track record of successful deals and enduring relationships founded on strong values and ethics.
His versatility and positive approach coupled with strong leadership skills helps provide Cipher-Plexus a solid foundation as an organisation.
Prior to founding Cipher, Ravi worked with companies like Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors and JM Financial. At JM Financial, he led assignments for some of India's largest corporations.
Suresh has 12+ years experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Strategy & Finance with strong experience of transaction life cycle & many successful deal closures. He has closely worked with Top Management (CXOs) on various assignments from fund raising to process improvement to turnaround.
Prior to joining us, Suresh was working with 7i Capital Advisors as AVP, and before that, with Veliing Holdings Ltd., Mauritius, Thomas Cook India, Gammon India Ltd., Digicable Network & BPCL.