Pinaki Aich

Pinaki Aich is an experienced global leader in investment platforms with over 20 years of expertise in senior leadership roles in principal investment, global financial services, and emerging technologies.

Currently, he is the Chief Executive Officer at Forward Investments, leading MENA's leading corporate venture capital fund, and also the CEO of Dubai Green Fund, a government-backed impact fund focused on sustainable transformation.

Pinaki excels in launching new ventures, driving growth strategies, forging partnerships, and expanding portfolio firms into international markets.

His areas of expertise include investments, venture capital, strategy, business development, board governance, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory setup, and thought leadership.

He holds a Sloan Fellow - Masters in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, a Masters in Business Administration from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, and a BSc Honours in Mathematics from Delhi University.

Previously, Pinaki has held leadership positions at organizations like DIFC, Auxanó Capital Partners, Dubai International Financial Centre, and HSBC, showcasing his diverse experience in finance and investment.