Mr. Akash Suri is the Group Chief Executive Officer and Whole‑Time Director of Authum Investment and Infrastructure Limited, a systemically important non‑banking financial company (NBFC) engaged in investment, trading, and lending activities across India’s capital markets and credit landscape. Authum operates a unique combination of long‑term proprietary equity investments and a scaled credit and alternative assets business, with a focus on stakeholder value creation.

In his role, Mr. Akash leads the company’s strategic direction, business planning, and execution across core verticals, including investment management, credit solutions and special situations financing, helping position Authum as a diversified financial services platform. He plays a pivotal role in steering organizational growth initiatives, optimizing risk frameworks, and driving operational performance in a competitive financial ecosystem.

Mr. Akash is a seasoned banking and financial services professional with over 18 years of experience across consumer and corporate banking, business planning, corporate strategy, data analytics, strategic initiatives and stressed asset resolution. Prior to joining Authum, he gained extensive industry exposure through key roles at institutions such as GENPACT, HSBC India, YES BANK and JC Flower ARC Company, where he worked on strategic, operational and turnaround assignments in complex banking and asset management environments.

Mr. Akash holds an Engineering degree in Information Technology, a Post‑Graduate qualification in Management, and is an alumnus of INSEAD, reflecting a blend of technical foundation and global business leadership training.

Under his leadership, Authum has continued its strategic execution on scaling its investment portfolio, expanding credit operations, and executing key acquisitions and institutional initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to delivering long‑term growth and sustainable value for stakeholders.