Bhaskar Dasgupta is a world-traveler, renowned scholar, and seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in finance, technology, and risk management. With a vast educational background, including a Ph.D. from Brunel University and studies in Financial Economics and Artificial Intelligence from the Manchester Business School, Bhaskar brings a wealth of knowledge to his professional career. He has held numerous leadership positions throughout his career and has provided advisory and consulting services to several organizations, including Aarna Capital Limited, RuDo Wealth, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government. He is also a visiting professor and fellow, advisory board member, and chair of the board of trustees both in the field of finance and academics, as well as a charitable member, including serving as a trustee and holding other positions at various charities. Bhaskar's expertise includes strategic development, program management, financial modeling, sales transformation, risk management, operational risk, and cyber-security.