Lighthouse Canton Special Opportunities Fund

Prashant joined Lighthouse Canton in 2016 in Singapore and moved to Dubai in 2017 to set up the DIFC business. He is the CEO for Lighthouse Canton Capital (DIFC) Pte Ltd and heads the Multi-Family Office business for the firm. He is responsible for engagement with key clients in addition to building a footprint for the business in the MENA region. Prashant brings over 20 years of experience across large international banks including Citibank, Merrill Lynch, and Barclays. At Barclays, he was responsible for managing the Non-Resident Indian team in Dubai along with the portfolios of select Ultra-High Net Worth and Institutional clients based in MENA and South/South-East Asia. Prashant has specialised skills in complex derivative products across interest rates, equities, and FX. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant and is a merit holder from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ACA). He is also a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS). He holds a B.Com degree from Delhi University.

Nrithya has joined Lighthouse Canton as Vice President Compliance and also serves as the Compliance Officer and Investor Grievance Officer for the PMS business. Prior to joining Lighthouse Canton, she worked with Invexa Capital as Head of Compliance, where she was responsible for the Compliance function for the PMS business including launching new AIFs within the group. She managed various compliance areas including NBFCs, AIFs, RIA, and PMS, along with fundraising compliance. She brings over 10 years of professional experience with diverse expertise spanning compliance with the Companies Act, Securities Law, FEMA Regulations, NBFCs, AIFs, RIA, and PMS. She is a Company Secretary from ICSI and holds a Master of Commerce (Corporate Secretary) from the University of Madras (M.Com, ACS).

Prosenjit Ganguly serves as the Principal Officer of LC Capital India Private Limited's Portfolio Management Services business. He is the designated signatory of the PMS Disclosure Document filed with SEBI and is based at the company's BKC, Mumbai branch office (Unit 507/508, A Wing, INS Tower, Opposite Trident Hotel, G Block, BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051). He can be reached at pms@lighthouse-canton.in and +91 99875 33454.

Sunil joined Lighthouse Canton in 2022 and is based in Dubai. He oversees the overall strategy of the Investment function, including investment advisory, portfolio management, market analysis, and optimising investment processes, to ensure the team continues to deliver high-quality investment solutions while driving innovation and growth. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Sunil is an expert in global markets, banking, and macroeconomic research. Prior to joining Lighthouse Canton, he was International Equity Research Head at JP Morgan, where he oversaw the organisation's global expansion of ESG research and data-driven research in EMEA and APAC, and was a member of the Corporate Investment Banking Management Committee. He has also held leadership positions at Fox-Pitt Kelton, Barclays de Zoete Wedd, and HSBC in London and Hong Kong.

Ankit Shah serves as the Global Chief Financial Officer at Lighthouse Canton. He leads the global finance strategy, drives financial performance, and ensures the strength of financial operations. Prior to joining Lighthouse Canton, Ankit served as Chief Strategy Officer at Livspace, where he led M&A, growth strategy, and investor relations. Ankit brings over 17 years of experience across management consulting, financial services, and growth technology, having worked at Citibank, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and McKinsey & Company. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and is a CFA charter holder.

Audrey is part of the team that co-founded Lighthouse Canton and is responsible for the overall financial strategy and direction. She leads strategic planning and manages tax, accounting, internal and external audit functions to ensure steady and sustainable organisational growth. Prior to Lighthouse Canton, she spent 10 years in various banks including Credit Suisse and ABN Amro Bank. Her last position was with Credit Suisse as an Account Manager within a Senior Client Partner team, where she participated in the active management of a book of over USD 1 billion. Audrey holds a B.Business (Hons) in Finance from University College Dublin and an Executive Certificate in Leadership and People Management from Singapore Management University.

Dinesh joined Lighthouse Canton in 2017. As Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, he is responsible for establishing a strong risk and compliance culture in the organisation, overseeing compliance with regulatory expectations, developing and implementing the company's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures, and training employees on compliance expectations. He has close to 20 years of experience in the financial industry, primarily in Risk Management and Compliance. Prior to Lighthouse Canton, he worked for over 10 years at Standard Chartered in senior roles, most recently managing global Financial Crime Compliance projects. Prior to that, he worked for over 6 years at Citigroup in New York and Singapore in Market Risk and Credit Risk functions. He has also held senior positions at Oracle Software and in the Indian Railways Service. He holds a B.Tech from IIT Roorkee and an MBA from Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi.

Charu joined Lighthouse Canton in 2019 and heads the Human Resources function. She is responsible for driving the People agenda to make Lighthouse Canton the Employer of Choice in the Wealth and Asset Management space, working with the management team on leadership and capability development, employee relations, a performance-oriented culture, and a productive working environment. Charu is a seasoned HR Leader with over 20 years of core HR experience, with proven expertise in HR consulting, Talent and Leadership development, and Business HR. Prior to Lighthouse Canton she held HR Leadership roles at Genpact (Global HR for the Marketing and Sales Operations team) and Birlasoft (Global Talent Development and Diversity Head). She holds a B.Sc. in Economics from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, and an MBA from Birla Institute of Management Technology.

Amrit serves as the Global Head of Key Clients and Institutions at Lighthouse Canton. With over 25 years of experience in wealth management and investment banking, he drives the firm's growth and ability to deliver innovative investment solutions to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutions. Before joining Lighthouse Canton, Amrit was Managing Director and Head of Wealth Management for Global South Asia at Deutsche Bank, where he drove significant wealth management growth. He also held leadership roles in Deutsche Bank's Investment Banking Division, including Head of M&A for India, Middle East and Africa, and Head of M&A for Telecoms in EMEA.

Henrik serves as the President of Lighthouse Canton International. With over 30 years of experience in M&A and Investment Banking, he plays a pivotal role in strengthening the firm's business with some of the largest families and family-owned enterprises globally. Before joining Lighthouse Canton, Henrik held prominent leadership roles including Executive Chairman of Investment Banking and Capital Markets EMEA at Credit Suisse, and Global Head of M&A and Global Co-Head of Investment Banking Coverage and Advisory at Deutsche Bank.

Balaji Prasanna serves as Executive Vice Chairman – Key Client Solutions at Lighthouse Canton. With over 35 years of experience in private banking and lending, he brings expertise in structured lending and wealth planning to reshape and expand the firm's global wealth solutions. Before joining Lighthouse Canton, he held a distinguished role as Vice Chairman at Deutsche Bank, where he was instrumental in transforming private banking and lending strategies.

Pradeep joined Lighthouse Canton in 2022 and leads investments, research, and the family office advisory practice for the India business. He anchors marquee client relationships and works closely with UHNI families to structure bespoke solutions, and is involved in key strategic causes aimed at nurturing Lighthouse Canton's value proposition. He has over 15 years of experience in investment management and advisory in the private wealth space. In his last role, he played a critical role in building a holistic and competitive investment platform for LGT Wealth India as a core team member. He has previously worked with Deutsche Bank and ASK Wealth Advisors.

Ratna has over 25 years of experience across Private Banking, Wealth and Investment Management, and is responsible for building new geographies for the wealth management business in India. She was previously President at Credence Family Office, where she set up the Mumbai office and was responsible for client acquisition, managing the product team, and strengthening the network through marketing initiatives. Prior to this, she held senior roles at HSBC, ABN Amro, and Standard Chartered. She graduated from St. Xaviers College, Calcutta, and completed an Advanced Management Program in Business Administration and Management from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Anjali has over two decades of experience in Private Banking and Wealth Management across geographies in India. In her last role as Director with Avendus Capital, she managed multi-asset portfolios for family offices and Ultra HNI families. She previously worked as Sr. Director with Reliance Wealth managing private clients across North India, and as Associate Director with Standard Chartered Private Banking and HSBC Bank for over 12 years before joining Reliance Wealth. She started her banking career with IDBI Bank in 2003, working across Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.

Archit Garg serves as the Executive Director of Capital Markets at Lighthouse Canton and spearheads the establishment and development of the Equity Capital Market (ECM) business in India. With over fifteen years of experience in the financial domain, his professional background spans Deutsche Bank in London, Milestone Religare, and Rabo Equity Funds. He has been pivotal in executing notable transactions, many achieving significant market recognition or public listings. He holds a master's degree from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Devesh Wadhwani serves as Executive Director of Wealth Advisory at Lighthouse Canton India. With nearly two decades of experience across institutions including ICICI Bank, CitiBank, 360 One, and INDmoney, he brings expertise in delivering tailored financial solutions, driving business growth, and managing complex portfolios. His leadership has helped high-net-worth clients achieve their financial objectives through bespoke advisory services, investment strategies, and risk management solutions. He holds an MBA in Finance from the Institute of Management Development and Research.

Shilpi is the Group CEO of Lighthouse Canton. He is responsible for driving the company's vision and objectives as well as overall business directions. He oversees the Wealth Management and Asset Management businesses of Lighthouse Canton as well as Keenai, a digital full-stack private banking and trading platform, creating synergy between the verticals. Prior to establishing Lighthouse Canton, Shilpi was a Managing Director at Credit Suisse Private Bank where he managed the Ultra High Net Worth portfolio for the bank — serving as team head NRI and subsequently a senior client partner. Prior to that he spent over 6 years at Citibank in India across businesses from Asset-based Financing to Wealth Management. Shilpi holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Symbiosis Centre for Management & HRD.

Sumegh Bhatia is Promoter, CEO and Managing Director of LC Capital India Private Limited, with two decades of experience in financial markets. In his last role as Executive Director with Avendus Capital, he was responsible for managing a profitable vertical within the Wealth Management business. He previously worked as Sr. Market Director with Reliance Capital and was instrumental in setting up a profitable private wealth business for the ADAG group, spending 6 years building a $500MM Private Client Business in India. He worked with Citi Private Bank as Vice President heading the Investment Advisory vertical in 2010, and was instrumental in setting up the PMS business for ING Investment Management in India as Vice President & Zonal Head in 2008 before joining Citi Private Bank. He has also worked with Citibank, GE Money Consumer Finance, and American Express. He is an MBA by qualification.

Manas is a founding member of the LC Capital India business and Managing Director for LC Capital India. He has nearly 15 years of experience in Consumer Lending, Asset & Wealth Management. Prior to joining LC Capital, he worked with private wealth firms including Avendus and Reliance Capital as a Director. His asset management experience as a State Head with ING Investment Management gives him an edge in understanding the structuring of transactions for large family offices and institutional clients. He has previously worked with Citibank and Citigroup Global Services across various business verticals.

Sanket brings with him over one-and-a-half decades of expertise in investment management, structured credit, and private financing. He has worked with renowned global financial institutions including Edelweiss Financial Services, X10, and Deutsche Bank. He holds the unique distinction of being a co-founder of a fintech venture, which enables him to have unique insights into this domain. Sanket has executed over US$750M of private investment transactions across sectors including life sciences, logistics, marine, roads, real estate, and technology. He holds a B.E. from the University of Mumbai, an MBA from IIM Kozhikode, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Pranob Gupta is MD and Business Head for Lighthouse Canton's India Credit & Hybrid Alternatives business. His role involves expanding the current funds platform, leveraging his extensive experience in proprietary origination, investment management, and building cross-border partnerships. Pranob brings over 23 years of experience in the industry. He joins from JM Financial, where he served as MD and CIO of the Credit Alternatives platform. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at 360 One, KKR, and Kotak Alternates, with earlier career stints at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse.