Mr. Saikat Kumar has over 26 years of experience in banking and financial services across India, Singapore, and the Middle East. He has managed over $2.5 bn in assets, raised $1.0 bn in capital, and launched 19 funds in various sectors. He held senior roles at Al Masah Capital, National Bank of Fujairah, Lotus India Asset Management, ABN AMRO, Standard Chartered, Citi, ICICI Bank, and ANZ Grindlays.

An entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr. Kumar founded Heart and Soul Events and Purvanchal Pravasi Milan. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped over 2 500 Indians return home. He is a Certified Management Accountant and holds a Doctorate in Business Administration. He has received several awards, including the Young CEO Award and the MENA Fund Manager Performance Award.