A Unique Network of Expertise and Experience
Our executives have spent most of their professional careers involved with the region, recognising many years ago the importance and potential of this area of the world. We believe that no other company brings together the same depth of multi-disciplinary expertise and practical business experience.
Our Directors, Advisors, Associates and Staff have varied commercial, technical, business, educational and real life experiences. All have worked in both large and small corporates and are committed to make a difference allowing our clients to change, expand and grow. The academic, business and financial backgrounds of the people assisting you, as well as their life and work experiences are provided as part of our services.
We have an independent 'Talent Pool' of additional recognised business people who add value to our organisation and who contribute further business accumen, contacts and skill sets to our clients.
Mohan Krishna Reddy - Chairman, AFG Venture Group, India
Throughout his career Mohan has been involved in a number of IPOs which raised more than USD 1 billion and participated in the syndication of a number of debt transactions for both the Government and private sectors where the total debt raised exceeds USD 2 billion. Prior to joining AFG Venture Group, Mohan was a CFO of Applabs, and prior to that, the CFO of Infotech Enterprises. Earlier in his career Mohan was the Senior Vice-President of JM Morgan Stanley, a leading Investment bank in India and also held various positions with ANZ Grindlays Bank, Unit Trust of India and Indian Bank.
Suresh Iyer - Managing Director, AFG Venture Group, India
Suresh Iyer has twelve years hands-on experience in the financial sector. During this period he has combined his operational and technical skills towards financial and business research. He has a formal background in both theoretical economics and finance and his skills have been honed in real markets, not "simulated" environments. Suresh has had an opportunity to prove himself in competitive environments during his tenure with global companies such as GE Capital.
S Radhakrishnan - Director, AFG Venture Group, India
Radhakrishnan is a Chartered Accountant (India) by training and also a Cost Accountant (India) & CISA (USA) by qualification. Over the past two decades Radhakrishnan has been involved in Corporate Finance, Research and Analysis, Accounting, Assurance and Human Resources. Having commenced his career at CRISIL, India's premier rating agency, Radhakrishnan has also had the privilege of working closely with some of India's most reputed business enterprises including banks, manufacturing and service companies.
Ramesh v Shivadekar - Director, AFG Venture Group, India
Ramesh is a commerce graduate and holds post-graduate degrees in Management Studies & Law. Ramesh has over 20 years transactional and advisory experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking and Project Finance, has been witness to the metamorphosis of the Indian capital market from a 'sporadically regulated' market to the present 'fairly well-regulated' market. Ramesh, well conversant with various financial products, including structured, cross-border instruments, has nurtured enduring relationships with promoters and directors of several well-known companies across India as also with leading lending agencies, including banks and financial institutions, in India and overseas.
Ganesh Krishnan - Director, AFG Venture Group, India
Ganesh is a Chartered Accountant (India) by training and also possesses a degree in Law from Mumbai University. Ganesh has over 20 years experience in domains as varied as Accounting, Assurance, Taxation and Corporate Finance. In addition to his role as a Partner in a CA firm that operates across India, Ganesh also advises clients, including trans-national organizations and SME's, on matters relating to law, regulatory affairs, business strategy and financial planning.
Dev Chandrasekhar - Adviser
Dev Chandrasekhar is among India's leading reputation strategists, helping businesses build reputation capital with influential stakeholder groups. A BSc Engg (Electrical) from Jamial Millia Islamia, Dev has worked with global newswires Bridge News and AFX, and India's largest business daily. The Economic Times and has extensive networks through India's financial and corporate worlds.
Siddharth Mansingh - Analyst
Siddharth has worked as an Equity Analyst with a leading broking outfit prior to joining AFG Venture Group. Siddharth joined the Group in 2007. He is based out of the Chennai office and is involved in capital raising, mergers & acquisitions and joint venture assignments. Siddharth assists senior principals in valuation, pitching to prospective clients, research & analysis and preparation of Information Memorandum for clients seeking growth capital/ strategic sale of equity/joint venture partners.
