Vikash Wadekar has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Deven Choksey. In this role, he will lead the firm’s overall business strategy, focusing on driving growth, strengthening investment approaches, and expanding its footprint in the financial services ecosystem.
His mandate includes building and scaling a full-stack digital wealth platform, while also advancing the company’s B2B business initiatives to enhance market reach and customer engagement.
Prior to this appointment, Wadekar served as Head – Business (Passive Funds & Quants) at Axis Mutual Fund, where he led the passive and quant investment business with full P&L responsibility. His role involved overseeing product strategy, sales and distribution, and investment management.
Earlier, he was associated with Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Ltd., where he played a key role in building the passive funds business from the ground up and leading sales and distribution across multiple channels.
He has also held leadership roles at Edelweiss Financial Services Limited and Vijya Iprism Infotech Pvt. Ltd., contributing to business development and expanding institutional investment capabilities.
With over two decades of experience across asset management, capital markets, and distribution, Vikash Wadekar brings deep industry expertise and leadership acumen to his new role. His appointment reflects Deven Choksey’s focus on strengthening its leadership team and accelerating growth through innovation and digital transformation.
