Together with commitment, we infuse all we do with care, passion, and relentless drive.
With clients, partners, and colleagues, our collaboration sparks innovation and propels us forward, shaping a future of profound impact.
Our amazing team
Sandeep Bose
Co-Founder and CEO
Co-founder & CEO, Ektar Technologies Board Member, Bahrain Development Bank
Adviser, Foundation Holdings;
Sandeep has 29 years of experience in Standard Chartered Bank in Consumer Banking Leadership roles. His last job as Regional head of Personal and Business Banking for Africa, Middle East and Europe.
Sandeep has 29 years of experience in Standard Chartered Bank in Consumer Banking Leadership roles. His last job as Regional head of Personal and Business Banking for Africa, Middle East and Europe.
Ramanathan Mullainathan
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Co-founder & CTO, Ektar Technologies;
Ramanathan has 23 years of IT leadership experience consulting global banks- Standard Chartered, JPMC, Fidelity, State Street, Bear Sterns. His most recent role was as Global Head, Technologies for Retail, Private & Business Banking Channels with Standard Chartered.
Ramanathan has 23 years of IT leadership experience consulting global banks- Standard Chartered, JPMC, Fidelity, State Street, Bear Sterns. His most recent role was as Global Head, Technologies for Retail, Private & Business Banking Channels with Standard Chartered.
Sethu Ramaswamy
Co-founder and Chief Product Officer
Co-founder & CPO, Ektar Technologies;
Sethu has 26 years with Standard Chartered Bank in Consumer Banking Leadership roles. He has extensive experience in Product Management & Credit Cards/ Payments. His Last job as Regional Head of Affluent Banking for Africa, Middle East & Europe.
Sethu has 26 years with Standard Chartered Bank in Consumer Banking Leadership roles. He has extensive experience in Product Management & Credit Cards/ Payments. His Last job as Regional Head of Affluent Banking for Africa, Middle East & Europe.
Our advisory board
A. D. Ganesh
Founder & CEO at Quantum Consultants FZ LLC;
Ganesh has 26 years of extensive banking experience across India, Middle East, Sub Saharan Africa and Europe. He is known for establishing, fostering, and expanding a diverse and multicultural team across various markets. His Last job was at Standard Chartered Bank as Managing Director and Regional Head of commercial banking in Africa and Middle East.
Ganesh has 26 years of extensive banking experience across India, Middle East, Sub Saharan Africa and Europe. He is known for establishing, fostering, and expanding a diverse and multicultural team across various markets. His Last job was at Standard Chartered Bank as Managing Director and Regional Head of commercial banking in Africa and Middle East.
Andrew Bainbridge
Chair at Private Infrastructure Development Group Limited;
He is a business leader and a professional in commercial banking and risk management. Andrew has extensive experience in emerging and developed markets, infrastructure financing, risk management, commercial banking, business strategy, and acquisitions and disposals.
He is a business leader and a professional in commercial banking and risk management. Andrew has extensive experience in emerging and developed markets, infrastructure financing, risk management, commercial banking, business strategy, and acquisitions and disposals.
Shayan Rahimi
Managing Director, MENA at Bidease;
Advisory board member, Ektar Technologies;
Shayan is Known for managing strategic partnerships with innovative mobile app advertisers in EMEA start-ups, regional market leaders, and global brands. At his last job, he led the eCommerce vertical strategy and commercial partnerships at Snap MENA, partnering with leading eCommerce digital-first apps and Omni-channel retail groups.
Shayan is Known for managing strategic partnerships with innovative mobile app advertisers in EMEA start-ups, regional market leaders, and global brands. At his last job, he led the eCommerce vertical strategy and commercial partnerships at Snap MENA, partnering with leading eCommerce digital-first apps and Omni-channel retail groups.
Suvo Sarkar
Founder & CEO - 3D Advisory;
Senior Advisor - McKinsey & Co; Advisory Board member - IBM; Chairperson - NewBridge Fintech; Advisory Board member - Ektar Technologies;
Suvo has over 36 years of experience across Asia and the Middle East. His Last job was at Emirates NBD, the biggest bank in the United Arab Emirates and the most honored in the Middle East, he held the positions of Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management. In 2020, he won the Global Lifetime Achievement award.
Suvo has over 36 years of experience across Asia and the Middle East. His Last job was at Emirates NBD, the biggest bank in the United Arab Emirates and the most honored in the Middle East, he held the positions of Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management. In 2020, he won the Global Lifetime Achievement award.
Vignesh Ramanujam
Currently leading his second venture as CEO;
Vignesh is an entrepreneur, previously he was a Partner at Lok Capital, where he oversaw investments in over 40 companies, achieving significant exits and IPOs. Vignesh has also personally supported over 50 startups globally. His expertise spans technology investing, fundraising, and early-stage strategy. With experience in investment banking and founding a fintech startup, Vignesh brings a unique perspective to his work.
Vignesh is an entrepreneur, previously he was a Partner at Lok Capital, where he oversaw investments in over 40 companies, achieving significant exits and IPOs. Vignesh has also personally supported over 50 startups globally. His expertise spans technology investing, fundraising, and early-stage strategy. With experience in investment banking and founding a fintech startup, Vignesh brings a unique perspective to his work.