Co-President, the Euro India Center. Formerly member of the executive board and Director, Asia at the World Economic Forum. Launched and ran India's most important economic gathering - The India Economic Summit (WEF) from 1986 till 2008. Advisor for India to several NGO organizations and co-author of "India Rising". Colette Mathur was awarded the 'Padma Shree' by the Government of India in recognition of her continued contribution to India's development.
Over three decades in Financial Services sector in India, of which last twenty years have been in leadership positions with global banks, and reputed Indian Financial houses. Mr Bhagat's strengths lie in the understanding of the 'big picture' and relating the impact of economic policies, political and social events to determine and implement micro level investment opportunities in India. Has extensively dealt with companies such as HSBC and Citigroup setting up operations in India.
Has accumulated several years of experience developing business ties between India and Europe. Recent mandates include M&A advisory for some of India's leading firms (Reliance, Ranbaxy). He is also the Founder and Managing partner of Anchor International Investments (AII) - an investment banking advisory house focused on India investment opportunities. Mr Mathur is former Executive Vice President at RBS Coutts in Switzerland. He has over 12 years experience in Private and Investment Banking with Citibank and RBS Couts.
Senior Aviation Executive with significant international experience in the Airline and Aerospace Engineering & Maintenance industry ; with major accomplishments in the areas of Joint Ventures, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Portfolio Management and Customer Services Development. Has managed P&L and served on a Board. Extensive expatriate experience in Europe and Asia Pacific, including China and India, with multi-lingual proficiency in Hindi, Punjabi and basic mandarin.
