Debraj
COO/Managing Director - India - iCEO #81535

Experience

Proven CXO-track record across banks, VC, and industrials with 17+ yrs in strategy, capital markets, and innovation. Ex-DBS-LVB, Jana Bank; led $1.5B+ raises. Former SIDBI VC Partner; built $100M+ AIFs. Founder, Fourthway Ventures; advisor to frontier tech startups. IICA-certified board director. IIMB MBA, NPTI B.Tech, GNAM (IE Spain). Ranked top 10% in VC performance.

Major Achievements

Led three AIFs totaling $300M+ across deeptech, fintech, and spacetech; structured a $300M special situations investment into a distressed bank, enabling turnaround and 45% IRR; managed 15+ member cross-functional teams and drove capital strategies that scaled platforms 3x and enabled successful exits and IPO-readiness.

Industry Sector Competencies

IT/Computer Hardware

Energy-Oil-Gas

Renewables, Power, Industrials

Financial Services

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: MD&CEO, CEO, President, Senior Vice President, CFO, Chief Strategy Officer, Head of Corporate Development, Investment Director, Partner

Sector: Financial Services, Industrials, Energy, Chemicals,Technology

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: India, Singapore, Australia, Europe, USA, UAE

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

India

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Professional)

ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)