Julius Baer strengthens India team with key executive appointments

Julius Baer announced important appointments to the management team, to drive growth and tap into the expanding Indian wealth market.

Julius Baer India has appointed Abhishek Chandra as their Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Chandra will lead operational strategies and activities to support business development and excellence throughout the organisation.

With over 20 years of experience in the financial services and technology industries, Chandra served as Chief Technology Officer at Kotak Private Banking before joining Julius Baer India. During his stint at Kotak, he played a key role in applying technology to enhance client experiences and streamline workflows.

Julius Baer has also announced the appointment of Shuja Siddiqui as the Chief of Staff, overseeing marketing, business management, and strategic initiatives. Shuja comes from 360 One Wealth, where he oversaw strategic initiatives, special projects, and strategy. Shuja has been involved in wealth management for almost 22 years, having held positions at L&T Capital, Societe Generale, and HDFC Bank. He joined Julius Baer India in January 2024.

Both Abhishek Chandra and Shuja Siddiqui will report directly to Umang Papneja, CEO, Julius Baer India.

Commenting on the appointments, Umang Papneja, CEO of Julius Baer, said: “India is an important growth market for Julius Baer and these strategic appointments mark a pivotal moment in our journey."

On the client relationship front, Vishal Shinkhedkar has joined as Team Head, he will be responsible for growing Julius Baer’s footprint and providing best-in-class investment and wealth planning solutions to discerning clients in key markets.