Om Thakkar is qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He has a strong academic foundation in finance and accounting complemented by hands-on professional experience across corporate finance, auditing, taxation and capital markets and equity research. Post qualification, Om began his career with Wipro Technologies, where he worked in the pricing and finance function. Subsequently, Om joined a professional audit and advisory firm, where he gained wide-ranging experience in statutory audits, internal audits and taxation. He has worked across multiple industries including infrastructure, real estate, information technology and healthcare. Alongside his professional experience, Om has developed a strong focus on fundamental equity research and investing. He has also cleared NISM Series XIX-C: Alternative Investment Fund Managers further strengthening his understanding of fund management, alternative investment structures and regulatory requirements.