Ashok Parekh

Highly accomplished Investment Professional with over two decades of proven expertise in deal origination, execution, and fund management across diverse private equity and alternative investments. Experienced in managing a wide array of funds, including private funds, real estate funds, and multi-manager platforms.

Adept at navigating complex investment landscapes, with a strong track record in capital raising, complex restructuring, and comprehensive financial analysis. Proven success in engaging directly with sponsors and C-suite executives to build relationships and close deals. Possesses strong analytical acumen, comprehensive financial modelling skills, and a track record of driving value creation.

CFA and CAIA designated. Seeking to leverage broad investment expertise to contribute to strategic investment initiatives.

Experience:

Director | White Lake Strategic Advisory Group – London | October 2010 – Present

• Deal Structuring & Acquisition: Negotiated and acquired a seed portfolio of €104 million hotel assets; obtained €90 million refinancing for European real estate assets.
• Capital Raising & Advisory: Provided capital raising advice, including IM preparation; advised CEOs of technology companies on corporate finance.
• Deal Sourcing: Assisted mid-cap investors and fund managers in fund structuring, deal sourcing, and investment acquisition.

Principal | Sustainable Growth Fund – Luxembourg / London | September 2014 – Present

• Growth Capital & Deal Execution: Secured €150M in growth capital investments (equity & debt) across various industrial and resource efficiency sectors.
• Fund Management: Formulated and executed exit strategies for portfolio companies; oversaw due diligence for acquisitions and co-investment opportunities.
• C-suite Engagement: Held board positions on portfolio companies (Experience Brands BV, Aquarion AG, Tepcomp Oy).
• Investment Oversight: Managed ESG policy and impact investing initiatives.

Portfolio Manager | Blackrock (Blackrock Alternative Advisors) – London | October 2007 – December 2009

• Fund Management: Managed day-to-day operations of €160M European Property Fund of Funds; involved in fund sourcing and evaluation.
• Restructuring & Disposal: Undertook complex investment restructuring (debt, rights issues); managed sales process to dispose of three assets in three months.
• Business Development: Responsible for business development and investor relations; designed new Emerging Markets Fund of Funds product.

Senior Associate | Consensus Business Group (CBG) – London | 2006 – 2007

• Private Equity & Direct Investments: Sourced deals, executed growth capital private equity and direct investments for an internal fund of funds.
• Fund Launch: Involved in the structure and launch of Masdar Cleantech Fund ($250M) and Inspired Evolution ($100M) private equity funds.

Real Estate Analyst | CHIP REIT – Vancouver, Canada | 2005

• Real Estate Acquisitions/Disposals: Supported SVP in hotel acquisitions and disposals; completed 3 multi-million dollar acquisitions (US$100M) and 3 disposals.
• Asset Optimization: Optimized performance of real estate assets in the portfolio.

Underwriter / Default Analyst | Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation – Vancouver & Toronto, Canada | 1999 – 2004

• Mortgage Underwriting: Underwrote mortgage insurance policies for multi-unit residential properties.

Loan Management: Completed financing for 2300 units (€200M+); managed distressed loan portfolio

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce, Finance – University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – CFA Institute
• Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) – CAIA Association
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Advanced Diploma MA (2013)