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Background Analysis of Sam Subramaniam

Current Role

• President Private Equity & Group Strategy Head at Bajaj Finserv
  • Tenure: September 2023 - Present
  • Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Responsibilities: Leading private equity initiatives and group strategy.

Previous Roles and Achievements

• Brand Capital - The Times Group
  • Position: CEO
  • Tenure: 2018 - 2023 (5 years)
  • Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Key Highlights:
    • Successfully led the company through strategic growth phases.
    • Enhanced the company’s market presence and financial performance.
• Soho Tiffin Junction
  • Position: Founder
  • Tenure: 2014 - 2018 (4 years)
  • Location: New York, New York
  • Key Highlights:
    • Established a unique food service business in a competitive market.
    • Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills and innovation in the food industry.
• Sprout Growth Advisors - A Family Office
  • Position: Founder & Managing Director
  • Tenure: 2008 - 2018 (10 years)
  • Location: Mumbai Area, India
  • Key Highlights:
    • Managed family office investments and provided strategic growth advisory.
    • Built a robust portfolio and expanded client base.
• Houlihan Lokey India JV
  • Position: Managing Partner & Board Member
  • Tenure: 2009 - 2013 (4 years)
  • Location: Singapore and India
  • Key Highlights:
    • Led joint venture initiatives and board-level strategies.
    • Strengthened the firm’s presence in India and Singapore.
• India Equity Partners
  • Position: Managing Director, Co-Founder
  • Tenure: 2005 - 2008 (3 years)
  • Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Key Highlights:
    • Co-founded the firm and directed investment strategies.
    • Drove successful equity investments and exits.
• American Express
  • Position: Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
  • Tenure: 2003 - 2005 (2 years)
  • Location: Greater New York City Area
  • Key Highlights:
    • Spearheaded strategic initiatives and business development efforts.
    • Contributed to the company’s growth and market expansion.
• Goldman Sachs
  • Position: Private Wealth Management
  • Tenure: 2000 - 2002 (2 years)
  • Location: New York, San Francisco
  • Key Highlights:
    • Managed wealth for high-net-worth individuals.
    • Provided investment advisory and wealth management services.
• Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Position: Consultant
  • Tenure: 1995 - 1999 (4 years)
  • Location: McLean (VA), India, Australia
  • Key Highlights:
    • Worked on consulting projects across various industries.
    • Gained experience in strategy and operations consulting.

Educational Background

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
  • Degree: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
  • Specialization: Economics, Finance, Strategy
• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Degree: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
  • Specialization: Civil Engineering
• Vanderbilt University
  • Degree: Master of Science (MS)

Key Skills and Languages

• Skills:
  • Wealth Management
  • Fundraising
  • Investment Banking