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IIFL Asset Management announces Appointment of New CEO

IIFL Asset Management (IIFL AMC) has announced the appointment of Manoj Shenoy as the Chief Executive Officer with effect from February 2, 2021.

Shenoy joined the IIFL Wealth group (IIFLW) in April 2020 as Executive Director following IIFLW’s acquisition of L&T Capital Markets Limited (LTCM), a wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Finance Holdings Limited (LTFH), the firm said in a press release.

Shenoy has close to three decades of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining IIFL Wealth & Asset Management, he was CEO at L&T Financial Services - Wealth Management business. Besides a successful stint as CEO of EFG Wealth Management India, a subsidiary of ETG Bank - a boutique Swiss Private Bank, Mr. Shenoy was also Executive Director at Anand Rathi Financial Services. Shenoy holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Bangalore University.

Karan Bhagat, MD & CEO, IIFL Wealth Management, said: “The appointment of Manoj Shenoy will further strengthen our position in the asset management industry. IIFL AMC has been a thought leader with innovative offerings. The rich experience Manoj possesses in leading teams will immensely help the growth plans we have charted out for our asset management business.”

Manoj Shenoy, CEO, IIFL AMC, said: “I am excited to lead the dynamic team at IIFL AMC, which is a leader in the AIF space and known for its innovative edge. IIFL AMC is well-positioned to capitalise on the growth opportunities presented by the Indian market with our differentiated offerings and proven track-record.”

IIFL Asset Management is an India-focused global asset management company and part of IIFL Wealth Management. IIFL AMC provides differentiated investment products suited for the dynamic market environment. A disciplined and active management approach combined with research-led strategies allows the company to tap into India’s potential for delivering on its commitments and long-term growth, says the firm.

The AMC’s diversified suite of mutual funds, alternative investment funds and venture capital funds span public and private equities as well as fixed income securities. IIFL AMC’s distinctive products bring out the entrepreneurial edge, agility and speed of execution of a boutique asset management business, while providing gold standards of corporate governance of a large corporation with a long-term focus.