About

Hitesh Shah is a highly experienced professional in the field of investment banking and corporate development. With over 23 years of relevant experience, he has worked with some of the top companies in the industry and gained expertise in various sectors such as Technology, Telecom, Education, and Media. Currently, Hitesh is working as the Head of Corporate Development and Planning at Virtusa, where he is responsible for driving growth and expansion initiatives for the company. Prior to this, he worked as a TMT Investment Banker with EY India, where he provided strategic advice and executed transactions for clients in the technology, media, and telecom sectors. He also worked as an Investment Banker with IDFC Bank and as an Equity Analyst with IDFC Securities, Citi Investment Research, and ABN AMRO Asia Equities. Hitesh holds a CFA degree from the CFA Institute and an MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. He also completed an MBA exchange program in Finance from McMaster University. He started his academic journey with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the College of Engineering, Pune. Apart from his professional achievements, Hitesh is also a Research Scientist with expertise in various technologies. He has a strong tech stack and is always eager to learn new things in the field. In his past roles, Hitesh has worked as an Associate Consultant - ERP Finance with Infosys and as an Equity Analyst - Technology and Education with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. He has gained extensive knowledge and experience in financial analysis, investment banking, and corporate development. Overall, Hitesh Shah is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse skill set and a passion for technology and finance. He is a valuable asset to any organization he works with and strives to make a positive impact in his field.