Mumbai / Delhi, India – August 29, 2025 – LGT Wealth India has strengthened its private client platform with the appointment of seven senior professionals from Barclays Private Bank, each bringing over two decades of experience across wealth management, banking, investment advisory services. This strategic move underscores LGT Wealth India’s commitment to expanding its presence in the country and enhancing its ability to serve ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families both locally and globally.
The seven new hires who join LGT Wealth India as managing directors will be based in various key locations.
In Delhi, Sunit Jain brings extensive leadership experience in relationship management and franchise building. He has built successful businesses and led high-performing teams throughout his career of over three decades. Anirudh Chowdhry brings a deep understanding of the evolving needs of Global Indian families and will enhance LGT’s ability to provide this segment with tailored solutions. Harpreet Sawhney adds deep expertise in delivering corporate and private banking solutions to large UHNW families. His capital markets expertise will further broaden LGT’s product breadth and execution capabilities. Manisha Saxena brings longstanding client relationships and in addition to her coverage responsibilities, will guide marketing initiatives, and will work with specialist teams to enhance connectivity between India and Singapore.
In Mumbai, Rakesh Kripalani joins with a broad background in corporate, investment, and private banking, specialising in structuring complex wealth solutions for clients across industries and geographies. Farzana Irani brings strength in private markets and credit, alongside robust relationships with industrial families.
Vishal Khetan will focus on cross-border client relationships, especially along the India–UK and global corridors, drawing on his international experience.
Sunit and Rakesh will jointly be Co-Head, Client Coverage for the Private Client business.
“At LGT Wealth India, our ambition is to be the platform of choice for the most respected advisors and discerning clients,” said Atul Singh, CEO & Managing Director, LGT Wealth India. “The depth of experience and client trust these professionals bring reinforces our market knowledge, capabilities and leadership depth. Their appointment demonstrates our commitment to meaningful growth, attracting top-tier talent and establishing a values-driven franchise in India.”
GT Wealth India is majority owned by LGT Group, a leading international private banking and asset management group that has been fully controlled by the Liechtenstein Princely Family for over 90 years. We offer comprehensive investment solutions for private investors, with a particular focus on entrepreneurial and family wealth, drawing from the legacy of LGT’s long-standing experience in managing the assets of the Princely Family. The global scale and access of LGT, combined with its stability, deep client focus and long-term approach, will enable us to build relationships that transcend generations with you. www.lgtindia.in
LGT is a leading international private banking and asset management group that has been fully controlled by the Liechtenstein Princely Family for over 90 years. As at 31 December 2024, [YL1] LGT managed assets of CHF 367.5 billion (USD 405.6 billion) for wealthy private individuals and institutional clients. LGT employs over 6000 people who work out of more than 30 locations in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Australia and the Middle East. www.lgt.com