Ideas to Outcomes
Catamaran is a global investment firm that manages the assets of Mr. Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys, and his family. The firm was institutionalized in 2011 and currently invests across public equity, growth stage venture capital, private equity and runs a proprietary quant portfolio. Its purpose is to be a catalyst in converting the ideas of passionate, skilled, committed and value-driven entrepreneurs into tangible business outcomes.
Narayana Murthy
Founder & Chairman Emeritus
Mr. Murthy is a globally-respected entrepreneur and founder of Infosys Limited (NYSE: INFY) and Catamaran. He founded Infosys in 1981, which today is India's second largest IT services company, with ~US$ 20 billion in revenue, net profit of ~$3 bn and employs more than 3 lakh people. Infosys is listed on the NYSE in the US and on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange in India. In 2014, Mr. Murthy was ranked 13th among CNBC's 25 global business leaders and was listed among the '12 greatest entrepreneurs of our time' by Fortune magazine in 2012. He received the Legion d'honneur from France, CBE from Britain and Padma Vibhushan from India. The Economist ranked him among the 10 most-admired global business leaders in 2005. He is the first Indian winner of Ernst and Young's World Entrepreneur of the Year award. He has served on the boards of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, United Nations Foundation in Washington DC, Ford Foundation in New York, HSBC and Unilever in London and DBS Bank in Singapore. Currently, Mr. Murthy serves on the boards of various global universities.
MD Ranganath
Chairman
PGDM (IIM Ahmedabad), M.Tech (IIT Madras), B.E. (University of Mysore), member of CPA Australia
As Chairman, M. D. Ranganath plays a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness of Catamaran's investment strategy, governance processes and alignment with the firm's vision. With over three decades of experience in the Global IT services and financial services industries, he brings a wealth of expertise to his leadership position. In addition to his role at Catamaran, he serves as the Chairman of the board of 3M India and as an Independent director on the boards of HDFC Bank and the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. He is actively involved in corporate governance through his membership in the CII Corporate Governance Council and his participation in GIFT City's Advisory Committee on Funds Management. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Infosys Limited, a globally listed corporation, until November 2018. His integral role in the growth and transformation of Infosys included leadership responsibilities in strategy, finance, consulting, risk management and corporate planning. Working closely with Infosys' Board of Directors, he played a key role in formulating and executing strategic priorities, earning recognition with the Best CFO Asia award in the technology sector in 2017 and 2018 by Institutional Investor publication. Before Infosys, he held positions at ICICI Limited, where he managed corporate credit, treasury, equity portfolio management and corporate planning. Educated at IIM Ahmedabad with a PGDM, Ranganath holds a Master's degree in Technology from IIT Madras and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Mysore. His commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by his membership in CPA, Australia.
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Deepak Padaki
President
B.E. Computer Science (University of Mysore)
As Catamaran's President, Deepak spearheads the overall performance of the firm's portfolio. His responsibilities include crafting and implementing the investment strategy, overseeing asset allocation and establishing operational and risk management policies and processes. Deepak previously served as the Executive Vice President, Group Head of Strategy and Chief Risk Officer at Infosys Limited, and brings more than three decades of experience in the global IT services and software product industry. His diverse roles at Infosys encompassed strategy, M&A, venture funding, risk management, business development, software engineering and project management. He served as a member of the board of Infosys' software subsidiaries in Israel, the Netherlands, the USA, Japan and India. Deepak is a member of the Executive Committee of the Indian Venture Capital Association, IVCA, and is a keen contributor to the PE/VC ecosystem in India. He is a member of the Corporate Governance and Regulatory Affairs Council of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). He was the Vice President of the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce, a lead member of the CII's start-up and knowledge management councils, and a member of the World Economic Forum's strategy and risk officers' councils. In his leisure time, Deepak engages in community theatre. Academically, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from the University of Mysore, India.
Sheetal Bhat
Investments
Chartered Accountant (rank holder), CFA
Sheetal joined Catamaran in 2011 and spearheads strategic partnerships and manages the private equity portfolio. She also oversees the finance and compliance function at the firm. Before her tenure at Catamaran, Sheetal was a research analyst at Goldman Sachs covering the India banking, financial services and insurance sector. She also completed a brief stint as a research consultant at Song Fund. Holding the prestigious titles of Chartered Accountant rank holder and Chartered Financial Analyst, Sheetal brings a wealth of expertise to her multifaceted role at Catamaran.
Rounak Agarwal
Investments
CFA
Rounak, who joined Catamaran in 2012, currently heads the firm's public markets portfolio and oversees the team of analysts. His extensive experience as an analyst spans all asset classes at Catamaran. Notably, Rounak played a key role in the sales organization of an associate company, specializing in automation products and services for Fortune 500 companies, during a secondment. Prior to his tenure at Catamaran, Rounak served as a sell-side analyst focusing on the banking, financial services and insurance sector for CRISIL (Irevna) and Standard Chartered. Holding the designation of a Chartered Financial Analyst, Rounak brings a valuable analytical perspective to his leadership role at Catamaran.
Karthik Swaminathan
Investments
MBA (IIM Indore, gold medalist), B.E. Mechanical Engineering (BITS Pilani, Goa)
Karthik, a key member of the Catamaran team since 2016, specializes in navigating investment opportunities across diverse asset classes. His prior professional journey includes roles at MXV Consulting and HSBC's investment banking division, where he honed his expertise. A standout achiever, Karthik holds an MBA from IIM Indore, where he earned the distinction of being a gold medalist. Complementing his academic achievements, he also possesses a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from BITS Pilani, Goa.
Jennifer O'Brien
Investments
Jennifer, a Catamaran team member since 2020, specializes in identifying global investment opportunities across diverse asset classes. Prior to joining Catamaran, she led business development at Soroco, a Boston-based enterprise AI company and co-founded Scroll.in, one of India's major digital-only media companies. Jennifer holds degrees from Harvard University and the University of Cambridge, bringing a unique blend of experience to her role in strategic investments at Catamaran.
Udit Bokaria
Investments
MBA (IIM Indore), B.Tech (IIT Kharagpur)
Udit, a member of Catamaran since 2016, focuses on diverse investment opportunities across asset classes. Additionally, he served as the Head of Operations during a secondment to a Catamaran portfolio company. Before joining Catamaran, Udit contributed as a high-yield and junk bond analyst at Goldman Sachs. He holds an MBA from IIM Indore and a bachelor's degree in technology from IIT Kharagpur.
Chirag Jain
Investments
MBA (IIM Calcutta), B.E. Electronics (BITS Pilani)
Chirag, part of the Catamaran team since 2020, actively pursues investment opportunities across diverse asset classes. Before joining Catamaran, he contributed as an equity analyst at Goldman Sachs, showcasing his expertise in financial analysis. Chirag holds an MBA from IIM Calcutta and a bachelor's degree in electronics from BITS Pilani. His distinction as the top graduating student in his batch reflects his commitment to excellence, complementing his role in Catamaran's investment endeavors.
Suraj Malu
Investments
Chemical Engineering (IIT Bombay), CFA Level 2 cleared
Suraj, a member of Catamaran since 2022, focuses on diverse investment opportunities across asset classes. Prior to joining, he worked as an analyst at Kotak Investment Bank and as a Data Scientist at Anheuser-Busch InBev. Holding a Chemical Engineering degree from IIT Bombay, where he ranked in the department, Suraj has also cleared CFA Level 2, highlighting his commitment to professional advancement. His versatile background makes him a valuable contributor to Catamaran's strategic investment initiatives.
Gayathri Shrushti Venkat Rangan
Investments
Gayathri, a member of Catamaran since 2026, focuses on diverse investment opportunities across asset classes. Prior to joining Catamaran, she worked as an analyst at Arthur D. Little.
Gerin Valamchery
Finance & Compliance
Member of ACCA (UK)
Gerin has been with us since early 2020. He leads finance, compliance and internal reporting, while actively contributing to portfolio monitoring and investment performance analysis. With over 11 years at Infosys, he managed the finance operations for a FTSE 100 private equity client with an AUM of GBP 13bn, leading a team of 30 chartered accountants. As a Member of ACCA, UK, Gerin's expertise plays a crucial role in enhancing Catamaran's operational and strategic capabilities.
Sebastian Alapatt
Finance & Compliance
Sebastian joined Catamaran in 2026 and is part of the Finance, Compliance and Investment reporting function. Before joining Catamaran, he was part of Eton Solutions, a Wealth Tech company based in North Carolina, where he managed the global portfolio reporting requirements of Family Offices and Wealth Advisors based in the APAC Region.
Shruthi G
Finance & Compliance
B.Com (Bangalore University), CA Intermediate
Shruthi, a member of Catamaran since 2012, oversees accounting, audit, statutory compliance and investment operations. Holding a bachelor's degree in commerce from Bangalore University and having completed her Chartered Accountant Intermediate, Shruthi plays a key role in ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency at Catamaran.
Varsha Prakash
Finance
B.Com (Bangalore University), CA Intermediate
Varsha joined Catamaran in 2019 and supports the team's accounting, audit, statutory compliance and investment operations. She holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from Bangalore University and has completed her Chartered Accountant Intermediate.
Pooja Prabhu
Finance
M.Com
Pooja Prabhu joined Catamaran in 2016 and executes functions across accounts, audit and statutory compliance. She holds a master's degree in commerce.
Lokamba C N
Finance
MBA
Lokamba joined Catamaran in 2022 and is responsible for accounting and finance. She is actively involved in audit, statutory compliance and monthly reporting. Lokamba holds a master's degree in business administration and has work experience in finance for about 15 years.
AG Panduranga
Chief of Staff
Panduranga, or Pandu, is Chief of Staff for Mr. Murthy at Catamaran. Pandu oversees operational activities at Catamaran including security and facilities. He worked at Infosys since 1990 and served as Mr. Murthy's executive assistant there from 1994 to 2014.
Bhavani B R
Operations
Bhavani joined Catamaran in 2022 to lead the Facilities and Administration function. With over 25 years of institutional experience at marquee organizations including Infosys, Walmart, and Cargill, she has a proven track record in infrastructure management, workplace operations, and corporate compliance.
Ganapathy T B
Security Operations
Ganpathy heads the physical security team at Catamaran and for other group entities.
Sudipto Sengupta
Executive Assistant
Bachelor's (Electronics), MBA
Sudipto has served as the Executive Assistant to the Chairman and President at Catamaran since 2022, bringing with him over 15 years of adept management experience in C-suite environments. Alongside his professional commitments, he indulges in a range of hobbies including reading, cooking and traveling. Sudipto holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and a Master's degree in Business Administration, underlining his multifaceted expertise and dedication to continuous learning.
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