Ari Sengupta

Ari Sengupta is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development, strategic advisory, and management across various industries. Currently serving as the Business Development & Partnerships lead at Place2Be, a mental health charity, Ari has previously held key positions such as Group Managing Director at Chicason Group Of Companies, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer at Animal & Plant Sciences, and Executive Director in Emerging Markets M&A at EY. Educational qualifications include a degree in Sustainability Leadership from Imperial Business School and a PG Diploma in Hospitality Management from Oberoi School Of Hotel Management. Ari also brings valuable expertise from advisory roles with Africa Wealth Partners and various consulting firms, focusing on emerging markets and entrepreneurial challenges.