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Dr. Manisha Gudka — Founder · Sapientia Family Office Solutions · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Over 23 years of expertise in Strategy, Family Office Structuring, Investment Management & advisory, Family Governance, Succession Planning, Philanthropy, Financial Planning, Investment Banking, Restructuring, Strategic Partnerships and Family Business Advisory. I work with business families, founders, and family offices on financial & assets structuring, capital allocation, investing, succession, and long-term value creation. My work is a mix of:Family financial strategyPrivate wealth Family business and ownership strategyFamily office structuringGovernance and board effectivenessSuccession and intergenerational decision-makingThe psychology of leadership in family enterprisesInstitutionalising values in investment and enterprise choicesI regularly speak as an expert and have participated in well-respected global forums and private closed-door conversations with business families, investors, senior leaders and policymakers on matters of responsible investing, financial prudence with family capital, governance, stewardship, succession, boardroom discussions and long-term institutional thinking.
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FounderCurrent
Sapientia Family Office Solutions · Mumbai
Jul 2012 – Present
Started independent advisory for family businesses & family offices in 2012 and re-structured it in 2019 as Sapientia Family Office Solutions. Family Business & Family Office Advisor Trusted Advisor to Family Businesses, Global Personalities, Entrepreneurs and Family Offices Works with business-owning families, family offices, and boards on governance, investments, strategy, and long-term capital stewardship. Partners with promoters, boards, and family principals on enterprise strategy, capital allocation priorities, and long-term value creation, bringing financial, governance, and behavioural perspectives into decision-making. Advises on investments and portfolio governance including evaluation of direct investments, development of decision frameworks and risk management processes Supports multi-generational families on ownership alignment, succession planning, and leadership transition, particularly in contexts of growth, professionalisation, or generational change. Designs and implements family governance mechanisms, policies, and role clarity to improve accountability Acts as a strategic sounding board to founders and next-generation leaders, helping them navigate complex trade-offs around growth, control, risk, and continuity. Brings depth of psychology & behavioural insights into family and promoter dynamics to strengthen board effectiveness and long-term enterprise resilience. Summary: Family Office Structuring Family Governance Investments Business Strategy Business governance through effective Board of Directors Succession Planning Transition & Change Management Estate Planning Structuring asset ownership in multiple jurisdictions Multi-jurisdictional tax and compliance management Family office management
DirectorCurrent
ZiiP Foundation
Mar 2024 – Present
Advising the Founders on Foundation Strategy as a non-profit organisation and related matters.
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