Mumbai, India, 19th September 2024. LGT Wealth India, a private wealth management firm within the LGT Group, announced the appointment of five senior leaders to its front office team. These appointments underscore the firm’s unwavering commitment to growth in India’s burgeoning high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) market.
In a move to strengthen its market presence and enhance its wealth management platform for UHNI/HNI clients, LGT Wealth India has appointed five industry veterans and senior bankers as Executive Directors. Samish Patel, Bharat Anantavijayam, Nirav Desai, and Sameer Doshi have joined LGT from Centrum Wealth, while Raveena Yagnik joined from Avendus. Each of them brings nearly two decades of experience in wealth management and private banking, with substantial expertise from leading institutions such as Centrum Wealth, HDFC Bank, HSBC, Avendus Wealth, and Julius Baer.
The appointment of these highly experienced professionals comes at a pivotal moment, as demand for tailored portfolio services and comprehensive wealth planning among HNIs in India intensifies. LGT Wealth India’s expansion of the front office team exemplifies its commitment to meeting this rising demand by assembling a top-tier team of wealth management experts.
Atul Singh, Managing Director and CEO of LGT Wealth India, said, “We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished professionals to LGT Wealth India. Their deep expertise and leadership will significantly enhance our ability to deliver bespoke financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of our discerning clients. With our strengthened front-office team, we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth in this competitive and attractive market.“