Thomas J. Priju

"Overall experience of 28 years including 25 years in the capital markets and 14 years on the buy side. Academics: CFA, CFA Institute USA, Master of Management Studies from NMIMS, B. Com from R.A. Podar, University of Bombay, ICWA (Inter), Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India Priju’s work experience spans around 28 years and encompasses various aspects of the Indian capital markets including around 14 years with leading buy side firms in India. Value & Quality are the 2 important pillars of his investment philosophy. He is a bottom-up stock picker with deep sector knowledge. On the buy side he has worked across formats from mutual funds to hedge funds and from start-ups to PMS/AIF & boutique investment management firms. In his prior roles; he has had 2 stints as Head of Research and 1 prior stint as a Co-Portfolio Manager & as a Portfolio Manager. Some of the firms he has been associated with previously on the buy side are: Tata AMC, Alchemy Capital & Alf Accurate Advisors. His last stint before joining Karma Capital was as Head of Research & Co-Portfolio Manager at Alf Accurate advisors. He started his career with India’s leading stock exchange NSE. "