Shajikumar Devakar

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 22 years in wealth management leadership.
  • Recognized with ET Best Leader Award in 2018.
  • Expert in bespoke portfolio solutions for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Wealth Management with a focus on ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

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About

A seasoned private banker with over 22 years of leadership in wealth management , Shajikumar Devakar has built a reputation for delivering strategic clarity, investment precision, and client-centric solutions across global markets. At Neo, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s vision to serve India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals with next- generation portfolio architecture, backed by a robust institutional platform. His career has included transformative leadership roles marquee wealth management firms, where he successfully expanded regional operations and pioneer red business development across India and the Middle East . Shajikumar’s hallmark lies in his “Design IQ”—the ability to craft bespoke portfolio solutions that align with clients’ goals while navigating complex financial landscapes. His approach combines technical expertise, market foresight, and team building excellence. Recognised with the ET Best Leader Award (2018), he is known for attracting and nurturing high-performance teams that drive innovation and deliver outcomes at scale.

Experience

20 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
6 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr
Current Experience

Neo wealth and asset management

Co-Founder & CEO

May 2025Present · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

360 one wealth

Executive Director

Apr 2016May 2025 · 9 yrs 1 mo

  • As Managing Partner, Shaji Kumar is responsible for expanding and growing the wealth business in the southern region of India and spearheads the international business in UAE.

Barclays wealth management

Regional Head (West)

Jan 2012Jan 2016 · 4 yrs · India

Deutsche bank wealth management

Director

Jan 2006Jan 2012 · 6 yrs

Education

St Joseph's Institute of Management

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 2001Present

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