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Deepak Padaki
President, Catamaran
Deepak Padaki is the President of Catamaran Ventures, a position he has held since 2022.12 Here are some key details about his background and role:
Professional Experience
Deepak Padaki brings over 30 years of experience in the global IT services and software product industry.1 His career highlights include:
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Current Role: As President of Catamaran, he oversees the firm's portfolio performance, crafts investment strategy, manages asset allocation, and establishes operational and risk management policies.1
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Previous Position: Before joining Catamaran, Padaki served as the Executive Vice President, Group Head of Strategy and Chief Risk Officer at Infosys Limited until June 2022.1
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Infosys Career: During his 30-year tenure at Infosys, he held diverse roles encompassing strategy, M&A, venture funding, risk management, business development, software engineering, and project management.3
International Experience
Padaki's influence extends beyond India:
- He served on the boards of Infosys' software subsidiaries in Israel, the Netherlands, USA, Japan, and India.1
- He was the Vice President of the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce.1
- He contributed as a member of the strategy and risk officers' councils of the World Economic Forum.1
Education and Personal Interests
- Academic Background: Padaki holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from the University of Mysore, India.1
- Personal Interests: In his leisure time, he engages in community theater.1
Role at Catamaran Ventures
As President of Catamaran, Padaki is responsible for:
- Driving the firm's investment management strategy.3
- Overseeing investments in innovative ideas from passionate entrepreneurs.3
- Collaborating with entrepreneurs throughout their journey to establish successful enterprises.3
Padaki joined Catamaran in August 2022, bringing his extensive experience from Infosys to help guide the family office's investment strategies and portfolio management.3
