Shikhara Investment Management
Aditya Kothari has significant experience in trading and sales within the financial sector, currently serving as the Head of Trading at Shikhara Investment Management since April 2024. Prior to this role, Aditya held the same position at Trikon Asset Management Limited from April 2022 to January 2024, specializing in a Pan-Asia long/short fund with a focus on cash equity, futures, options, and FX hedging. Aditya's expertise also encompasses a tenure as Director and Senior Sales Trader at Vantage Capital Markets HK, where responsibilities included hedge fund sales trading, block trading, pairs trading, and idea generation. Earlier roles include serving as an Equity Sales Trader at TP ICAP, focusing on building the equity electronic business, and a comprehensive career at Citi, where Aditya progressed from Associate to Vice President in sales trading, concentrating on hedge fund sales trading across various financial instruments. Aditya's career began with a summer internship on the futures and options desk at Citi.
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Shikhara Investment Management
Shikhara Investment Management ("Shikhara") is an employee-owned investment management firm with nearly 25 years of experience in Asian markets. Founded by industry veteran Rahul Chadha in November 2023, our team of seasoned professionals, with a presence in New York, Hong Kong, and Mumbai, provides deep local insights while maintaining a global perspective on longer-term trends. At Shikhara, we stand inspired by the enduring majesty of the mountain peak—a symbol of both our name and our philosophy, assessing the vast panorama of investment opportunities from an elevated vantage point. Our vision is to be the premier choice for institutional investors seeking expert investment management and advisory services for Asian and emerging market equities. We do this by leveraging the vast expertise of our geographically dispersed team to tap into asymmetric information and nuanced market insights. -- What Differentiates Us -- i. Global Knowledge, Local Insights A well-experienced, multicultural team across New York, Hong Kong, and Mumbai combines global perspectives with on-the-ground insights. ii. All Weather Approach Our ability and experience to invest in different sectors across countries provide consistency of performance and downside protection through various market cycles. iii. ESG as a Value Creator We avoid large-scale exclusions and instead engage with portfolio companies to improve governance, employability, and environmental impact.