Our People
Unifi has no intellectual property, algorithm or strategic asset.
Our only asset is our people.
Ramachandran Rajaraman
Independent Director
Ramachandran Rajaraman
Independent Director
Mr. Ramachandran is an Independent Director in Unifi Mutual Fund Trustee Private Limited and a Non-Executive Director at Logan Fintech Private Limited, advising on finance, regulatory, and compliance matters. Previously, he was the Chairman and Managing Director of Andhra Bank, where he strengthened governance, compliance, and business growth. He also served as a Whole-Time Director at Syndicate Bank and held board positions at D.I.C.G.C. (a subsidiary of RBI) and SIDBI.
Mr. Ramachandran was the General Manager and Chief Executive of Indian Bank’s Singapore operations. He has been a short term Consultant to IFC(W) of the World Bank Group, a member of the Advisory Board of the Central Vigilance Commission, and part of the Management Committee of the Indian Bank’s Association (IBA).
Major General (Retd) Maniyil Indrabalan
Independent Director
Major General (Retd) Maniyil Indrabalan
Independent Director
A decorated officer of the Indian Army, Major General (Retd.) Maniyil Indrabalan, served as Chief of Staff, Dakshin Bharat Area, Indian Army. As Additional Director General of the National Cadet Corps, he led the training of over one lakh cadets in Bihar and Jharkhand, initiated digital transformations, and founded the Patna Half Marathon. His military career includes senior roles at the Army War College, Ministry of Defense, and Indian Navy.
He is currently the Executive Director at Manvijay Education Sports & Health Care Pvt Ltd and Aeronero Solutions Private Limited.
Raj Dharmaraj
Independent Director
Raj Dharmaraj
Independent Director
Raj Dharmaraj is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience. Currently a Partner at Effilor Consulting Services, he focuses on strategy, organizational development, and leadership excellence for clients in IT, manufacturing, and services. He previously spent 18 years at Cognizant, holding roles such as Head of HR M&A Deals for India and APAC, and Head of Cognizant Business Consulting (Insurance). Earlier, he has served as a consultant at Tata Consultancy Services, leading corporate planning and market entry strategies for UK insurance clients.
He also holds the position of Non-executive Director in M/s Anarva Consulting Private Limited.
Maran Govindasamy
Associate – Non-Executive Director
Maran Govindasamy
Associate – Non-Executive Director
Maran Govindasamy is an industry veteran with over 29 years of experience in Capital Markets. Starting his journey in capital market in early 90s, he has worked with some of the leading names in the financial markets. He heads Business Development and has also been instrumental in spearheading Unifi’s initiatives into niche investment strategies and new geographies. Previously, he has held managerial roles at Alpic BBK Finance Limited and Alpic Securities Limited, and was an Institutional Dealer at Essen & Co., Chennai.
He also serves on the Board of M/s Unifi Financial Private Limited, a RBI regulated entity, as non-executive director.
K Sarath Reddy
Chairman
K Sarath Reddy
Chairman
Mr. Reddy founded Unifi Capital in 2001 and has since served as the firm’s Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer.
As CIO, he chairs Unifi’s investment committee and leads the portfolio management teams. With over three decades of experience, Mr. Reddy has been instrumental in defining and promoting the group’s investment philosophy, particularly its GARP (Growth at a Reasonable Price) approach, which continues to be the foundation of the Unifi Group’s strategy. He began his career at Standard Chartered Bank, Mumbai in the early 90s.
Sunil Subramaniam
Independent Director
Sunil Subramaniam
Independent Director
Sunil is a veteran in the Financial services sector with an illustrious career spread over 4 decades. He began his career with United India Insurance and later moved to SBI, Amex, Bank of America and finally to Sundaram AMC where he held various positions across multiple functions. He was appointed as CEO in 2015 and MD in 2018 which he held till his superannuation in June 2024.
Sunil holds an MBA degree from OUBS, London & Master of Science (Chemistry) from IIT – M. He is also a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers & Certified Treasury Manager (CTM) by ICFAI.
Ranjit Punja
Independent Director
Ranjit Punja
Independent Director
Ranjit Punja has 35 years of experience in banking and financial services. He has held various positions in Citi Bank globally, primarily heading the collection function for the consumer business in 53 countries. He co-founded CreditMantri, a technology-driven online credit management service provider. As a founding member of the team, he held the responsibility of managing the credit, key relationships and corporate strategies of the company.
He is also an Executive Director at M/s. Lamak Agrisol Private Limited, wherein Mr. Ranjit provides marketing assistance and promotes the adoption of new technologies to improve financial gain for small farmers.
Philip Verghese
Independent Director
Philip Verghese
Independent Director
Philip has 25+ years experience in advising on transactions in various industry sectors including Power and Utilities, Oil & Gas and Infrastructure. His expertise covers originating and executing transactions for clients across domestic and cross-border M&A deals, private placements and debt financing.
Philip is currently an Executive Director in International Infrastructure Consultants Pvt Ltd (IIC). Prior to co-founding IIC, he was a Vice-President with Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein’s (DrKW).
Philip earned an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and is a qualified Chartered Accountant in India.
V N Saravanan
Chief Investment Officer & Whole time Director
V N Saravanan
Chief Investment Officer & Whole time Director
A Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of experience in fund management, capital market research, banking and audit.
Saravanan has been associated with Unifi group since 2006. He was the Fund Manager for an open-ended CAT-III multi asset class AIF for 11 years between FY14 to FY24.
Earlier in the equity research division, he was tracking Pharmaceuticals, Specialty Chemicals and Financial Services sector. Prior to Unifi, he worked in ICICI bank’s treasury & corporate mid-office group and PwC’s due diligence & assurance division.
George Alexander
Chief Executive Officer & Whole time director
George Alexander
Chief Executive Officer & Whole time director
George heads the AMC as its CEO, overseeing the company’s business operations. He has 22+ years of experience in wealth management at HSBC, Morgan Stanley, and 360One. He holds an MBA in General Management from California State University- Sacramento and a BTech in Production Engineering from the University of Kerala.
V N Saravanan
Chief Investment Officer
V N Saravanan
Chief Investment Officer
A Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of experience in fund management, capital market research, banking and audit.
Saravanan has been associated with Unifi group since 2006. He was the Fund Manager for an open-ended CAT-III multi asset class AIF for 11 years between FY14 to FY24.
Earlier in the equity research division, he was tracking Pharmaceuticals, Specialty Chemicals and Financial Services sector. Prior to Unifi, he worked in ICICI bank’s treasury & corporate mid-office group and PwC’s due diligence & assurance division.
Premal Damania
Head of Sales and Marketing
Premal Damania
Head of Sales and Marketing
Partha Roy
Compliance Officer
Partha Roy
Compliance Officer
Partha is a Chartered Accountant. He brings 14+ years of experience in mutual fund compliance, having earlier been part of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited & Tata Asset Management Company Limited, thereby enhancing Unifi AMC’s regulatory adherence capabilities.
Anuradha V
Investor Relations Officer
Anuradha V
Investor Relations Officer
Anuradha is a seasoned professional with more than 32 years of experience in the mutual fund industry. A Science graduate, she has developed a well-rounded career in client service and regulatory compliance. Prior to her role at Unifi AMC, Anu was entrusted with critical responsibilities across premier institutions such as HDFC AMC, Franklin Templeton, and Unit Trust of India, contributing significantly to their service and compliance frameworks.
Her deep expertise in client engagement, operational efficiency, and regulatory frameworks uniquely positions her to strengthen Unifi AMC’s service benchmarks and ensure seamless adherence to industry standards.
Vigneshwaran R
Chief Risk Officer
Vigneshwaran R
Chief Risk Officer
Vigneshwaran R has more than ten years of experience across Fund Accounting, SEBI compliance, Finance & Accounts, Audits, Advising on GST matters, Start-up consulting, and enterprise-wide risk assessment. Previously he was associated with Unifi Capital leading AIF operations and before that role he led the business & operations of leading audit firm where he successfully established new ventures, built high-performing teams, and driven regulatory excellence. He brings a blend of strategic foresight and technical depth to managing operational, financial, and investment risks. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, holds a PGDM in Business Analytics, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration.
Arun Kumar
Risk Officer
Arun Kumar
Risk Officer
Arun has more than eight years of experience in capital markets research, corporate finance, auditing, operational efficiency, and IT and technology. Previously, he held the position of Assistant Vice President of Projects at Unifi Capital, where he concentrated on enhancing operational efficiency and advancing technological processes. Before this role, Arun was a Senior Manager in Research and Fund Management at Unifi Capital, co-managing a Category III High Yield Alternative Investment Fund in collaboration with the senior fund manager. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Venkat Raman
Head of Operations and Finance
Venkat Raman
Head of Operations and Finance
Venkat is a Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of experience in the mutual fund industry. Prior to his current role at Unifi AMC, he was employed at Sundaram Asset Management Company Limited, where he managed key responsibilities, such as transfer agent operations and the monitoring of custodial and fund accounting operations.
V N Saravanan
Chief Investment Officer
V N Saravanan
Chief Investment Officer
A Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of experience in fund management, capital market research, banking and audit.
Saravanan has been associated with Unifi group since 2006. He was the Fund Manager for an open-ended CAT-III multi asset class AIF for 11 years between FY14 to FY24.
Earlier in the equity research division, he was tracking Pharmaceuticals, Specialty Chemicals and Financial Services sector. Prior to Unifi, he worked in ICICI bank’s treasury & corporate mid-office group and PwC’s due diligence & assurance division.
Aejas Lakhani
Fund Manager
Aejas Lakhani
Fund Manager
12+ years of experience in fund management, equity research and governance advisory. He has done his MBA (Finance) from the Asian Institute of Management (Manila). Over the last 4 years, Aejas has been managing the consumption themed equity fund at Unifi group. He was also tracking sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Logistics, Retail and Capital Markets. Earlier he has worked as an Analyst in the Institutional Investor Advisory Services Firm and Edelweiss Asset Management Limited.
Karthik Srinivas
Fund Manager
Karthik Srinivas
Fund Manager
A Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of experience in across functions like fund management, research, risk management & audit. Over the last 4 years, Karthik has been co-managing debt strategies at Unifi group in its PMS division. He was responsible for identifying high-yield fixed income and hybrid opportunities, evaluation and monitoring. Earlier, he was part of The Sanmar Group, working in their Founders’ Office and with Deloitte in their Risk Advisory practice.
Aman Reddy
Fund Manager
Aman Reddy
Fund Manager
Aman is the dedicated fund manager for overseas securities. With extensive experience in international markets, Aman is responsible for driving the fund’s overseas investment strategy, focusing on high-growth opportunities across the USA, Europe, and Japan. Aman’s career began with a rotation through corporate finance, private equity, and private credit, equipping him with a diverse skill set. Prior to his current role, he served as a manager in Unifi’s G20 Portfolio, a fund & PMS based in GIFT City, where he managed international equities across major global markets. His deep international exposure, combined with a robust research background, enables Aman to bring unique insights and strategic direction to the Unifi FlexiCap Fund.
Aman is a graduate of Lehigh University, USA (dual degrees: BSc Finance & BSc Economics) and UWC Atlantic College, U.K. (I.B). He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Arpit Kumar
Research Analyst
Arpit Kumar
Research Analyst
Arpit is a Chartered Accountant and CFA Level 2 candidate with experience in capital markets, auditing, and taxation. His previous roles in risk and project management have given him a strong understanding of financial systems and operational strategies.
Arpit has been with the Unifi group since 2023, handling multiple projects. He has also been associated with the Risk function at Unifi Mutual Fund since its inception.
Ruchit Agrawal
Research Analyst
Ruchit Agrawal
Research Analyst
Ruchit is an engineer by qualification along with a minor in Finance from BITS Pilani, has cleared CFA Level 1, and holds the FinExpert certification by Finnacle Institute.
He brings a multidisciplinary approach to research, combining his technical background with financial insight. His experience at Deutsche Bank provided him exposure to global markets, strengthening his analytical skills and sectoral understanding.
At Unifi, Ruchit contributes to thematic idea generation and fundamental research across core industrial sectors, supporting the team with deep-dive analysis and bottom-up insights.
Kaushal Mehta
Research Analyst
Kaushal Mehta
Research Analyst
Kaushal is a Chartered Accountant by qualification and a B.Com graduate with diverse experience in Auditing, Taxation, Financial Reporting and Compliance of 4 Years, including a leadership position of 2 years in an audit firm.
At Unifi, Kaushal brings a flair of critical thinking and an analytical approach to research, along with showcasing analytical depth, market awareness and risk assessment in capital markets.
Earlier at Unifi Mutual Fund, Kaushal was actively involved in the risk management function as a Deputy Risk Manager, where he was involved in the process of fund launches of all three funds of Unifi Mutual Fund, which helped him gain immense experience in handling the risk function. He is also pursuing an MBA in Financial Management.