I'm a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, where I lead the Retail (Americas) investment banking franchise.
For 25 years, I've had the privilege of advising corporate clients across the apparel, footwear, luxury, specialty, and e-commerce verticals on their most significant strategic and financial decisions.
Experience & Approach
I serve as a strategic and financial advisor to consumer brands, working closely with management teams and shareholders on merger and acquisition and capital market transactions. My approach centers on bringing clarity to complex situations and helping clients navigate pivotal moments in their company's journey.
I've served in increasing levels of responsibility at leading financial services organizations including Morgan Stanley, UBS, J.P. Morgan, Bear, Stearns & Co., Gryphon Investors, and Salomon Smith Barney (Citi). This experience across institutions has shaped my understanding of both the technical and human dimensions of high-stakes transactions.
Sectors I Cover
My work spans apparel, footwear, luxury, specialty retail, and e-commerce. The companies I advise range from heritage footwear makers and national retail chains to digitally native fashion brands and global accessories groups.
The assignments themselves span mergers and acquisitions, sale processes, and capital markets transactions. Work of this kind turns less on financial engineering than on relationships and trust built over years.
Education
I graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania's Huntsman Program in International Studies & Business. I was a Benjamin Franklin Scholar, and I hold a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in International Studies.
A second generation Indian American, I was born and raised in Central Ohio and graduated from The Columbus Academy where I was elected a member of The Cum Laude Society and recognized as a National Merit Scholar and a National Advanced Placement Scholar.
My academic background, combining business and international studies, shaped the way I think about markets, strategy, and global opportunity. It instilled an appreciation for cross-cultural perspectives and the discipline required to build something meaningful.
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Beyond the boardroom, I'm committed to continuous leadership development and building a life grounded in family and community. Learn more about my approach to leadership and life in Jackson Hole.