Raonak Ahmad

Principal and Chief Operating Officer, New Ventures at GXG

Raonak Ahmad has a diverse and extensive work experience, starting with their role as an intern at Deloitte in 2001. From there, they co-founded Prominus, Inc., a software solutions company, where they identified investors and distributors across Middle Eastern markets. Ahmad then joined nextFrequency as a VP before moving on to Bengal Management Consulting, Inc., where they provided management consulting services. During their time at Bengal Management Consulting, Ahmad developed project management strategies and market research plans for clients in the financial services and IT industries.

In 2006, Ahmad joined Assurant, Inc. as a Senior Staff in Audit and Advisory Services, where they provided audit and advisory services for various international operations. Raonak later transitioned to Assurant Solutions, where they served as a Director of International Product Performance and a Product Manager, overseeing business strategies, product launches, and customer experiences.

Ahmad then joined Assurant as an AVP and later as a Vice President, where they played key roles in digital strategy development, special projects, and M&A. Raonak also served as an Advisory Board Member and Chief Revenue Officer at Predii, where they led revenue management and developed insights using AI technology.

In 2020, Ahmad became a General Partner at Skywalk Capital, a proprietary trading entity specializing in alternative asset class derivatives. Raonak also joined GXG, initially as an Executive in Residence and later as the Principal and Chief Operating Officer of New Ventures. In their current position, Ahmad provides strategic leadership for ventures and investments across industries such as blockchain, healthcare, and consumer packaged goods. Raonak also leads an in-house prop trading fund in digital assets.

Throughout their career, Ahmad has demonstrated expertise in strategy development, digital transformation, revenue management, and market research. Their experience spans various industries and functional areas, making him a valuable asset to organizations seeking to achieve meaningful results and drive growth.

Raonak Ahmad completed a Bachelor of Science in Management, with a focus on Finance and Marketing, from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. This degree was attained with Magna Cum Laude honors and spanned from 1999 to 2003. In 2013, Raonak Ahmad also attended the Assurant Center for Emerging Leaders (CFEL), although no specific degree or field of study information is provided for this period.

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  • Principal and Chief Operating Officer, New Ventures

    March, 2022 - present

  • Executive In Residence

    June, 2020

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