Dezerv has appointed Susmit Patodia as Group Head (Business and New Initiatives) as the company has accelerated its growth strategy targeting Rs 500,000 crore in Assets Under Management in the coming years.
Susmit has brought over 21 years of experience in financial services, having held senior positions at firms including Accenture, Edelweiss, Motilal Oswal, and most recently, Antler. He has combined strong analytical foundations with extensive market experience across institutional sales, portfolio management, and business development through different market cycles.
Dezerv has emphasised that Patodia’s appointment will be pivotal in enhancing service delivery across existing offerings while identifying and developing new growth opportunities. The company has noted that his expertise in managing diversified portfolios and building business channels has positioned him ideally to accelerate its ambitious growth trajectory.
Sandeep Jethwani, Co-Founder of Dezerv, said, “Over the last few years, we’ve built Dezerv into a trusted wealth partner for thousands of ambitious individuals. Now, our ambition is even bolder as we envision serving many more affluent Indians across the full spectrum of their financial lives. To enable this next phase of growth, we are strengthening our leadership team with exceptional talent. I’m thrilled to welcome Susmit to Dezerv as Group Head (Business and New Initiatives).”
He added, “Susmit’s versatile background and strategic acumen will be instrumental as we set the stage for this next phase of scale. His appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening our current lines of business to serve both new and existing clients better, while simultaneously building out new business lines and channels.”
