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Ashok Parekh

Ashok Parekh

Alternative Investment Strategy and Execution

Accounting / Finance

London, Greater London

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Highly accomplished Investment Professional with over two decades of proven expertise in deal origination, execution, and fund management across diverse private equity and alternative investments. Experienced in managing a wide array of funds, including private funds, real estate funds, and multi-manager platforms.
Adept at navigating complex investment landscapes, with a strong track record in capital raising, complex restructuring, and comprehensive financial analysis. Proven success in engaging directly with sponsors and C-suite executives to build relationships and close deals. Possesses strong analytical acumen, comprehensive financial modelling skills, and a track record of driving value creation. CFA and CAIA designated. Seeking to leverage broad investment expertise to contribute to strategic investment initiatives.

Capital raising
Private equity
Real estate
Deal structuring
Investment professional
Fund management
Approximate rate: £ 100 per hour

Experience

Experience:

Director | White Lake Strategic Advisory Group – London | October 2010 – Present

  • Deal Structuring & Acquisition: Negotiated and acquired a seed portfolio of €104 million hotel assets; obtained €90 million refinancing for European real estate assets.
  • Capital Raising & Advisory: Provided capital raising advice, including IM preparation; advised CEOs of technology companies on corporate finance.
  • Deal Sourcing: Assisted mid-cap investors and fund managers in fund structuring, deal sourcing, and investment acquisition.

Principal | Sustainable Growth Fund – Luxembourg / London | September 2014 – Present

  • Growth Capital & Deal Execution: Secured €150M in growth capital investments (equity & debt) across various industrial and resource efficiency sectors.
  • Fund Management: Formulated and executed exit strategies for portfolio companies; oversaw due diligence for acquisitions and co-investment opportunities.
  • C-suite Engagement: Held board positions on portfolio companies (Experience Brands BV, Aquarion AG, Tepcomp Oy).
  • Investment Oversight: Managed ESG policy and impact investing initiatives.

Portfolio Manager | Blackrock (Blackrock Alternative Advisors) – London | October 2007 – December 2009

  • Fund Management: Managed day-to-day operations of €160M European Property Fund of Funds; involved in fund sourcing and evaluation.
  • Restructuring & Disposal: Undertook complex investment restructuring (debt, rights issues); managed sales process to dispose of three assets in three months.
  • Business Development: Responsible for business development and investor relations; designed new Emerging Markets Fund of Funds product.

Senior Associate | Consensus Business Group (CBG) – London | 2006 – 2007

  • Private Equity & Direct Investments: Sourced deals, executed growth capital private equity and direct investments for an internal fund of funds.
  • Fund Launch: Involved in the structure and launch of Masdar Cleantech Fund ($250M) and Inspired Evolution ($100M) private equity funds.

Real Estate Analyst | CHIP REIT – Vancouver, Canada | 2005

  • Real Estate Acquisitions/Disposals: Supported SVP in hotel acquisitions and disposals; completed 3 multi-million dollar acquisitions (US$100M) and 3 disposals.
  • Asset Optimization: Optimized performance of real estate assets in the portfolio.

Underwriter / Default Analyst | Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation – Vancouver & Toronto, Canada | 1999 – 2004

  • Mortgage Underwriting: Underwrote mortgage insurance policies for multi-unit residential properties.

Loan Management: Completed financing for 2300 units (€200M+); managed distressed loan portfolio

Education

Education & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Finance – University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – CFA Institute
  • Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) – CAIA Association
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Advanced Diploma MA (2013)

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