A graduate in Politics with Economics from University of Bath, UK, he began his career in corporate finance with a petrochemical company, looking into project funding, loan syndication and financing bonds and equities. He is currently Executive Director, Overseas Infrastructure Alliance, where he identifies and directs strategic investments in critical projects and the Chairman, IABPC, of The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), one of the oldest and most representative apex trade associations of India. An active member of Entrepreneurs Organization and industry chambers, he is also invited to speak at various global platforms.