Pankaj Singh

Pankaj Singh is an investment executive and strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience deploying and stewarding capital across real assets and operating businesses globally. His experience spans hospitality, real estate, automotive, energy, mining, and other diversified sectors, with a consistent focus on value creation, risk management, and disciplined capital allocation.

He has advised on and managed investments exceeding US$5 billion in aggregate value across direct investments, platform builds, and strategic transactions. He works with institutional stakeholders, boards, and senior management teams on strategy, execution oversight, and performance enhancement. His experience includes capital raising, investor relations, liquidity management, M&A, and due diligence, as well as guiding businesses through operational ramp-up, repositioning, and IPO readiness.

He is recognized for a rigorous investor approach grounded in governance, financial discipline, and structured execution. He has a strong track record in scaling investment platforms and repositioning assets toward profitability and strategic exit, and in establishing fit-for-purpose governance, financial controls, and operating frameworks across complex, multi-asset portfolios.

Pankaj is the Founder of Southgate Investments, an independent advisory and investment platform focused on select mandates and strategic capital partnerships. He works with institutional investors, family offices, and strategic stakeholders on high-value opportunities where governance, alignment, and disciplined execution drive long-term value.

Ravi Ochani

Ravi Ochani is a seasoned corporate banking professional with over 20 years of experience in the UAE, KSA, UK and Pakistan. He advises corporates and family-owned businesses across sectors including real estate, construction, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and retail.

With deep expertise in the UAE market for last 18 years, Ravi specializes in corporate finance, debt restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and syndicated financing. Prior to founding Encore Consultancy, he held senior roles with leading UAE banks, managing mid-market, and large corporate clients. He holds an MBA in Banking & Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.