Kartik Kini

For nearly three decades, my professional journey has been about building businesses, bringing great people together and helping create institutions that stand the test of time. From DSP Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank to Avendus and Waterfield Advisors, I have had the opportunity to work across some of India’s leading financial institutions, often at defining stages of their growth. At Waterfield, I joined as the 18th employee and spent nearly nine years helping build one of India’s leading independent multi-family offices. Today, as a Founding Member and Chief Strategy and Execution Officer at Invictus By Centricity, I am helping build the next generation of wealth management institutions. Looking back, what I value most is not just what we built, but the people I built it with. I have been fortunate to work alongside exceptional founders, leaders and colleagues, many of whom have become lifelong friends. The relationships, shared experiences and lessons along the way have been among the most rewarding parts of my career. Beyond the corporate world, I care deeply about nation-building and the social sector. I serve on the Board of TNS India Foundation, where we aspire to scale our grant-making to Rs. 100 crore in the near term, supporting initiatives that create lasting social impact. I have always believed that great institutions are ultimately built by great people, guided by strong values, mutual trust and a shared sense of purpose. And after nearly three decades, the opportunity to build, learn and make a difference continues to excite me as much as ever.