Team
We are an experienced team with a culture of integrity, full-transparency,
and continuous improvement.
and continuous improvement.
Investment & Research team
| Name | Gaurav Narain |
| Job title | Co-Head of Equities, Principal Advisor (ICGF) |
| Joined | 2011 |
| Experience | 26 years |
| Previous employers | New Horizon, ING, SG Asia |
| Favourite dish | Butter chicken |
Gaurav Narain joined Ocean Dial in November 2011 and has been involved with the Indian markets for the past 25 years. He has held senior positions as both a Fund Manager and an equities analyst for New Horizon Investments, ING Investment Management India and SG (Asia) Securities India. He holds a Masters in Finance and Control and a Bachelor of Economics from Delhi University and is based in Mumbai.
| Name | Shahil Shah |
| Job title | Assistant Portfolio Manager & ESG Analyst |
| Joined | 2005 |
| Experience | 16 years |
| Previous employers | N/A |
| Favourite dish | Bhel Puri |
Shahil Shah was part of the original Ocean Dial investment team which was set up in 2005. He specialises in Telecommunications, Consumer, Healthcare, and Media sectors, and is responsible for integrating ESG analysis into the investment process. He holds a Masters in Commerce and Finance from Mumbai University and is based in London. Shahil works with Gaurav Narain conducting investment research for ICGF.
| Name | Saurabh Chugh |
| Job title | Analyst |
| Joined | 2006 |
| Experience | 17 years |
| Previous employers | Dolat Capital |
| Favourite dish | Butter Chicken |
Saurabh Chugh was the part of the original investment team and joined in 2006. He specialises in Information Technology, Energy, Transport, Infrastructure and Soft Commodities. He holds an MBA in Finance from Nirma Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and is based in Mumbai.
| Name | Jainam Vora |
| Job title | Analyst |
| Joined | 2024 |
| Experience | 1 year |
| Previous employers | ValueQuest Investment Advisors, Bajaj Finance |
| Favourite dish | Biryani |
Jainam has completed his Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) from NMIMS University, Mumbai. He is passionate about understanding businesses and in the quest has done multiple internships ranging from a fertilizer company such as Coromandel International to India’s largest non-banking finance company Bajaj Finance.
He identifies himself as a value investor, is a fan of Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger and has also paid pilgrimage to Omaha in 2022.
Prior to joining us, he interned at ValueQuest Investment Advisors where he looked after capital goods sector and new age platform companies. He is also preparing for his CFA exams. Jainam is the newest addition to the research team and brings a lot of energy and fresh perspective.
He loves sports and is a voracious reader. Swimming and playing Table Tennis are a part of his weekly routine.
Operations team
| Name | Robin Sellers |
| Job title | Chief Executive Officer & Compliance |
| Joined | 2011 |
| Experience | 25 years |
| Previous employers | Close Brothers Group |
| Favourite dish | Lamb Madras |
Robin Sellers joined Ocean Dial in December 2011 and has over 25 years’ of experience in the financial services industry, most of which was gained at Close Brothers Group plc where he was Head of Group Finance, Group Company Secretary and Finance Director of Close Brothers Limited, the group’s regulated bank. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA) and spent the early part of his professional career with international accountants, Coopers & Lybrand, both in the UK and Australia.
| Name | Sagar Kanal |
| Job title | Assistant Manager Operations |
| Joined | 2020 |
| Experience | 7 years |
| Previous employers | Best Alternative Advisory Services |
| Favourite dish | Butter Chicken |
Sagar has 7 years’ experience in Fund Operations. Prior to joining Ocean Dial, Sagar worked with Best Alternative Advisory Services, specialising in back/middle office fund operations for US and UK-based fund houses. He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from the N.L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.
