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Mitesh Sheth

Mitesh is a purpose-driven investment executive and board-level leader with over 25+ years of experience in building successful teams, scaling businesses, and innovating investment solutions. Recognised with an MBE for his leadership in industry-wide diversity and inclusion, he brings a unique blend of compassionate leadership, creative problem-solving, commercial acumen, and strategic thinking.

A proud British Indian and practicing Hindu, Mitesh’s personal journey has deeply influenced his professional ethos. Raised in a family of immigrants who worked multiple jobs to establish themselves in the UK, he attended a state school in Crawley before earning a degree in Actuarial Science from the London School of Economics, and later qualifying as a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Post-graduation, he spent a transformative year studying at the Tatvagnan Vidhyapeeth (School of Philosophy), a monastery in India, reconnecting with his roots and spirituality.

 

Beyond his executive roles, Mitesh actively contributes to industry-wide diversity and inclusion efforts. He serves on the Diversity Project’s Advisory Council, is a member of the Pathway Steering Committee, and acts as an executive sponsor for the Race & Ethnicity community. Additionally, he volunteers with Speakers for Schools and sits on the advisory board of the Asset Owner Diversity Charter.

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