Sumit Maheshwari
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer – Fairbridge Capital Private Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Mr. Maheshwari has been the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fairbridge Capital Private Limited since May 2018, playing a pivotal role in sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and executing investment opportunities. Since joining Fairbridge in 2011, he has overseen key investments in Bangalore International Airport Limited, Sanmar Chemicals Group, CSB Bank Limited, and Fairchem Organics Limited, among others. Mr. Maheshwari also serves on the board of directors of various Fairfax portfolio companies. A seasoned investment professional with deep experience in both private and public Indian companies, Mr. Maheshwari manages over $8 billion in Indian investments for Fairfax and Fairfax India. Mr. Maheshwari is deeply connected within the Indian business community and is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (Mumbai Chapter). Prior to joining Fairbridge, Mr. Maheshwari worked with KPMG in India and the UK, specializing in audit and advisory services. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Post Graduate Program in Management from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.