Burhan Jaffer

Burhan Jaffer serves as the Global Head of Corporate Development at Hitachi, spearheading inorganic growth initiatives across the Digital Engineering and Services & Platforms business units. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Plasma Ventures, Jaffer engages in private equity and venture capital investments, along with strategic advisory roles. Jaffer holds a position as a Strategic Advisor at Solve, an MIT initiative addressing global challenges. Previous roles include Chief Financial Officer at Compass Digital Acquisition Corp. and Venture Partner at Social Impact Capital, focusing on socially beneficial enterprises. Jaffer's extensive experience at Conduent and Infosys, where leadership in strategy, mergers, and acquisitions was demonstrated, further complements a robust career in corporate finance and strategy. Educational credentials include postgraduate studies at Harvard Business School and executive programs at Stanford University, along with CPA qualifications from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.