Lighthouse Canton

Angela Saik is Managing Director at Lighthouse Canton, where she works with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth management and financial strategy. She brings over 20 years of experience in wealth management, including senior positions at DBS Private Bank, Pictet Wealth Management, and Royal Bank of Canada Wealth Management. Her background spans diverse markets and encompasses advising global clients on complex financial matters.

Balaji Prasanna is Executive Vice Chairman of Key Client Solutions at Lighthouse Canton. He spent over 35 years in banking, including more than 12 years at Deutsche Bank where he served as Vice Chairman of Wealth Management and member of the Global Executive Committee, overseeing the development of wealth management franchises across Europe, Asia, and the US. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions in lending and wealth management at Citigroup Private Bank and American Express Bank across multiple Asian markets.

Gurjeet Sohi is Managing Director and Head of Wealth Management, India at Lighthouse Canton. With 27 years of experience in financial services, he has focused on managing client relationships, team leadership, and strategic development of wealth management operations across multiple locations.

Henrik Aslaksen is President of Lighthouse Canton International. His career encompasses executive leadership, investment banking, mergers & acquisitions, and private capital, with experience building relationships across Europe, Asia, and the United States. He works in strategic advisory and M&A, engaging with corporates, institutions, entrepreneurs, family offices, and senior decision-makers.

Muffazal Arsiwalla is Managing Director and Head of Capital Solutions & Advisory, India at Lighthouse Canton. Previously, he served as Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Deutsche Bank India, where he led the execution of over 100 complex transactions across consumer, industrials, automotive, energy, and chemicals sectors, including cross-border M&A, capital raises, and strategic advisory. With more than 22 years of investment banking experience and professional experience across India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Oman, and the UK, he has advised leading Indian and multinational businesses on the full transaction lifecycle.

Pranob Gupta is Managing Director at Lighthouse Canton, leading the India credit and hybrid alternatives business. Previously, he held senior roles at JM Financial and IIFL (360 One), where he launched and managed multiple performing credit funds totaling over $500 million in assets and completed deals exceeding INR 45 billion between 2019 and 2022. His career includes foundational roles in structured credit and private debt at Credit Suisse, Edelweiss, and Kotak, with deal experience exceeding $2 billion over 15 years.

Prashant Tandon is Managing Director of Lighthouse Canton Pte. Ltd., where he oversees wealth and investment advisory services for ultra-high net worth individuals and corporate clients. He brings over 15 years of private and investment banking experience and has built and led teams operating across the UK, East Africa, Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia.

Sanket Sinha is Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lighthouse Canton's Global Asset Management division. He oversees an asset management business focused on private assets in Asia, with strategic offerings in private credit, growth debt, private equity in real estate, and venture equity.

Sumegh Bhatia is CEO and Managing Director of Lighthouse Canton India, which he established and currently leads. He has over 20 years of experience in financial services across institutions including Avendus Capital, Reliance Capital, Citi Private Bank, ING Investment Management, GE, and American Express, with focus on private client businesses. He serves as sponsor and managing partner for Lighthouse Canton's alternative investment funds, LC Venture Debt AIF and LC Nueva AIF Category II.

Sunil Garg is Chief Investment Officer and Group Head of Research & Investments at Lighthouse Canton. He has led equity research teams across 16 countries in EMEA and APAC, served as Global Banks Sector Coordinator, and held the top ranking for Asian Banks Research. His experience includes directing China expansion initiatives, developing ESG and data-driven equity research practices, and establishing MiFID pricing frameworks.

Vijay Bhatia is Managing Director at Lighthouse Canton. He brings 27 years of banking experience, with specialization in wealth management across private banking, investments, bancassurance, foreign exchange, and liability management.

Jay Roberts serves as Executive Director of Investments at Lighthouse Canton, bringing experience across multiple asset classes. Based primarily in Asia with substantial exposure to UK and North American markets, Roberts advises and invests for clients spanning individual and institutional investors. Roberts communicates investment strategy through writing and presentations and is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Joydeb Chatterjee is an Executive Director of Investment Advisory and Fixed Income Selections at Lighthouse Canton, where he works as an Investment Counsellor. He holds the CFA Charter and brings over 20 years of experience in wealth management, specializing in fixed income selections and investment advisory services for high-net-worth clients.

Parag Rohatgi is Executive Director at Lighthouse Canton. He brings over 15 years of experience in private credit and corporate finance, with expertise in performing loans, high yield investments, distress investing, capital raising, and M&A advisory. His focus areas include transaction origination, deal execution, due diligence, valuation, structuring, and closing mechanics across multiple sectors.

Vincent Tay is an Investment Counselor at Lighthouse Canton with experience spanning fund management, investment product sales and advisory for private banks, and global markets derivatives. He holds the CFA Charter, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation, and the Certified Hedge Fund Professional credential.

Ankit Shah is Managing Director and Group Chief Financial Officer at Lighthouse Canton, a global asset and wealth management institution. Previously, he served as Global Chief Strategy Officer at Livspace, where he oversaw organic and inorganic growth initiatives. Shah brings cross-regional business development experience across North America, Europe, and Asia, along with management consulting background at McKinsey & Company focused on growth strategy. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and is a CFA charterholder.

Charu Kunwar is Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer at Lighthouse Canton. With experience in human resources and talent development across the information technology and services sector, Kunwar has worked with globally diverse teams. Current professional interests include the intersection of technology and social collaboration in organizational performance and employee engagement.

Dinesh Gogia is Managing Director and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Lighthouse Canton Pte Ltd. He brings financial services experience across compliance, risk, operations, and technology, developed through roles held in Singapore, New York, and Dubai.

Himangshu Baruah is Executive Director and Chief Marketing Officer at Lighthouse Canton. He has held leadership roles in sales and marketing across North America, South Asia, and the Middle East, with experience in product marketing, digital marketing, corporate strategy, and business development. His background includes team leadership, account management, and cross-functional coordination.