Arka Investment Advisory Services

Anand is a seasoned finance professional with over 22 years of experience. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record, particularly in scaling diversified secured loan portfolios and corporate lending books, all while upholding the highest standards of governance. Prior to joining Arka, Anand was associated with the Tata Group for over 18 years, most recently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Tata Motors Finance from 2020. Over the years, he has held key roles across both business and finance functions, consistently demonstrating leadership, strategic acumen, and operational excellence. Anand has deep expertise in building and managing both wholesale and retail businesses. His comprehensive experience spans across leading large teams, client relationship management, credit and risk management, technology-driven innovation, delinquency management, and consistently driving business performance. He has worked extensively with banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies, cultivating a nuanced understanding of the lending ecosystem. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Anand is known for his effective communication skills, strong relationship-building capabilities, and a flexible, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.

Mr. George Verghese, Age 44 years, is a dedicated, focused and accomplished professional with over 21 years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry, Information Technology Enabled Services and Telecom. Mr. Verghese completed his Master's in Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur, and his engineering degree from the College of Engineering, Munnar. Mr. George Verghese joined Kirloskar Management Services Private Limited, a Kirloskar Group Company, in April 2021, as the Vice President - Group Human Resources (HR). He subsequently took on the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Chief of Staff of Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL). In his leadership role overseeing the Group HR function, Mr. Verghese has spearheaded HR transformation initiatives at the Group level. His contributions include driving key processes such as succession planning, leadership development, the brand refresh project, the business planning process, organisational restructuring, and change management. Additionally, he plays an integral role in the Group's business transformation efforts, ensuring that the organisation remain market-relevant while actively driving the broader transformation and change agenda. In his role at KOEL, Mr. George Verghese was part of the core leadership team responsible for the company's business turnaround efforts, resulting in significant growth, margin improvement, and enhanced shareholder returns. He contributed to several key strategic initiatives at KOEL, including formulating the overall business strategy, leading business restructuring efforts in alignment with the new strategy, driving channel restructuring, and enhancing product branding and market positioning. Mr. Verghese began his career with Dell International Services and has since worked with various Indian and multinational organisations, including Cummins, Reliance Communications, and UST Global, across diverse roles and functions. Before joining the Kirloskar Group, he spent 11 years at Cummins, progressing through multiple roles and ultimately serving as the HR Leader for the Aftermarket Business. Mr. Verghese has been with the Group for over three years and has already played a big role in key areas like leadership, branding, public relations, data analytics, information technology and culture. In his tenure with the Group over the last 3 years, he has made significant contributions in all these areas, and also has worked closely with the leadership in business-level transformation efforts. He has also helped turn around other businesses in the Group.