Hrishikesh Unni: Charting a Path to Financial Prosperity

Hrishikesh Unni, Managing Director
Hrishikesh Unni: Charting a Path to Financial Prosperity

Leaders in the wealth management industry embody exceptional qualities that set them apart. They possess a profound understanding of the intricate financial landscape, enabling them to navigate complexities with remarkable foresight and decision-making prowess. These leaders exhibit unwavering integrity, serving as beacons of ethical practices and setting high standards for the industry. Hrishikesh Unni is a member of Taurus Wealth Advisors, a global integrated wealth management firm serving clients internationally. Hrishikesh has a comprehensive background in private banking, with a total of 22 years of experience. He spent the first 5 years focusing on global projects at Citigroup Private Banks in New York and London from 2000 to 2005. After completing his INSEAD MBA in 2006, he embarked on a 6-year tenure with Barclays and Standard Chartered private banks in London, serving clients in East and Southern Africa. He joined Taurus Wealth Advisors in 2013, as a senior advisor focusing on clients in Africa and Asia. With his extensive background and expertise, Hrishikesh brings valuable insights and knowledge to his role at Taurus Wealth Advisors.

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University : A Place of Light, Liberty, & Learning

INSEAD is The Business School for the world, bring together people, cultures and ideas to develop responsible leaders who transform business and society. Their 165 renowned Faculty members from 41 countries inspire more than 1,300 degree participants annually in our MBA, Global Executive MBA, Specialised Master’s degrees (Executive Master in Finance and Executive Master in Change) and PhD programmes. In addition, more than 11,000 executives participate in INSEAD Executive Education programmes each year. It continues to conduct cutting-edge research and innovate across all our programmes. It provide business leaders with the knowledge and awareness to operate anywhere. Their core values drive academic excellence and serve the global community as The Business School for the World.

Alumni Leaders Translating Vision into Reality

As a community, alumni are deeply supportive of one another — and deeply connected to the school. The National Alumni Associations and Global Clubs provide professional and social activities for INSEAD alumni worldwide. Catering to different regions, interests and industries, these groups strengthen the alumni network while forging lasting connections between fellow alumni and the school. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, lifelong learning is essential for the sustained success and growth of our alumni so they can be a force for good in the world. INSEAD Alumni Forums take a deep dive into critical issues for management leaders. Convening alumni from around the world, these flagship events showcase faculty research and practitioner insights while enabling peer-to-peer learning and networking. They enhance the alumni experience, disseminate thought leadership, and strengthen the INSEAD brand awareness.

CEO Insights Asia in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Alumni Leaders from INSEAD, Singapore - 2023' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.

Top 10 Alumni Leaders From Insead, Singapore - 2023

Company Management	Company Name	Company Description
Abhishek Apte , Managing Partner	Apte & Co	A chartered accountant and a qualified chartered financial analyst thirst for knowledge led him to undertake an executive masters in finance program
Alex Sao Wei Lee , Managing Partner	Axiom Asia	An innovative and professional leader with 31 years of experience and specialized in the areas of Principal, Investment Manager, Project Engineer and others
Brendon Blacker , Managing Partner	DX Ventures	A pioneering leader with over 15 year’s global VC investing experience across early and growth stages
Dr. Charles Chao Rong Phua , CEO	Solaris Strategies	An accomplished leader specializing in trisector strategy-innovation entrepreneurship, leading the firm towards upward integration
Dennis J Managing , Partner & Board Director	Alpha Innomed	An innovative leader with 14 years of experience holds proven expertise in the areas of managing director, co-founder & board director, vice president, research associate & project team lead and others
Hrishikesh Unni , Managing Director	Taurus Wealth Advisors	A leader effectively addresses the financial needs of his clients, leveraging his vast knowledge and experience to provide tailored solutions
Luca Dotti , Managing Partner	NOON Capital	Investment professional with a sharp entrepreneurial mindset and strong interpersonal skills, committed to drive change in emerging markets through impact investing, real estate, and technology
Tat Lim , Managing Partner	Aequitas Law LLP	A visionary leader has a general commercial practice as a disputes as well as a transactional lawyer, with three decades of experience in litigation, arbitration, adjudication and many more
Vincent Ong , Managing Partner	Touch PR & Events	A professional leader with 27 years of experience and specialized in the areas of general manager, division head, brand manager and key accounts manager
Yaniv U , Managing Partner	Eden G.P. Funds	A value investing and industry analysis expert with 13 years of experience while serving as a of managing director

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