Akhil Mahendra

Akhil Mahendra's work experience is as follows:

- From 2023 to present, they served as the Vice President Strategy & Corporate Development at IDEX Corporation.

- From 2020 to 2023, they worked as the Vice President Corporate Development at Rivian.

- From 2019 to 2020, they held the position of Executive Director in the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley. Akhil was responsible for managing coverage efforts of a portfolio of global clients in the Automotive, Industrial, and Technology sectors. Akhil positively impacted the market perception of Morgan Stanley's Automotive Technology franchise.

- From 2016 to 2019, they were a Vice President in the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley. Akhil managed client teams and executed M&A and capital market transactions for public and private companies, as well as private equity firms. Akhil also provided strategic advice and advised management teams on various corporate topics.

- From 2014 to 2016, they worked as an Associate in the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley. Akhil developed financial models, conducted due diligence, and provided strategic advice to clients.

- In 2014, they briefly worked as an Associate in the Corporate Finance Group at PwC. Akhil managed clients through M&A transactions.

- From 2012 to 2014, they worked as an Associate in the Investment Banking Division at Barclays Capital. Akhil played a central role in pitching and executing transactions for clients in the Chemical industry.

- From 2005 to 2012, they served in various civilian roles at the U.S. Army Tank-automotive & Armaments Command, providing engineering, data management, financial, operational, and strategic analysis support for multiple projects.

- From 1998 to 2005, they worked at Dura Automotive as an Engineer in Advanced Product Development. Akhil designed Dura's first adjusted-pedal product, managed all phases of the program utilizing the advanced product quality planning framework, and served as a primary liaison for suppliers and customers. Akhil also worked as a Cooperative Education Student in Engineering during this time.

Akhil Mahendra completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University from 1998 to 2002. Akhil later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with an emphasis in Finance and Strategy at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business from 2010 to 2012.