09-07-2025
Samco Mutual Fund Appoints Pankit Shah as Chief Business Officer to Steer Strategic Growth
Samco Asset Management has roped in industry veteran Pankit Shah as its new Chief Business Officer (CBO) as it looks to sharpen its market edge and expand outreach across India's competitive mutual fund landscape.
With over 17 years of experience across fund management, distribution strategy, and client servicing, Shah's entry is seen as a crucial move to bolster Samco's business operations, spanning sales, marketing, product development, and distribution.
Prior to joining Samco, Shah held leadership positions at ARGA Investment Managers, White Oak Capital, Motilal Oswal AMC, Axis Bank, and Enam Securities. At ARGA, he helped expand the firm's footprint in India, the Middle East, and Thailand, demonstrating his global perspective and on-ground execution strength.
Speaking on the appointment, Viraj Gandhi, CEO, Samco Asset Management, said: 'Pankit is going to play a very crucial role in heading business strategy and sales for Samco Mutual Fund. His experience over the years will bring immense value to our existing structure and significantly strengthen our reach and relationships within the distributor community. He will also play an instrumental role in driving business growth, formulating and executing strategic plans, and overseeing key functions such as sales, marketing, product development, and distribution. We are excited to bring him on board and build this business fast and strong in the times ahead.'
Samco Asset Management has roped in industry veteran Pankit Shah as its new Chief Business Officer (CBO) as it looks to sharpen its market edge and expand outreach across India's competitive mutual fund landscape.
Commenting on his new role, Shah said:
'I'm excited to join Samco's mission to deliver smart, data-driven investment solutions. I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place and working with the team to create lasting value for investors.'
With over 17 years of experience across fund management, distribution strategy, and client servicing, Shah's entry is seen as a crucial move to bolster Samco's business operations, spanning sales, marketing, product development, and distribution.
Prior to joining Samco, Shah held leadership positions at ARGA Investment Managers, White Oak Capital, Motilal Oswal AMC, Axis Bank, and Enam Securities. At ARGA, he helped expand the firm's footprint in India, the Middle East, and Thailand, demonstrating his global perspective and on-ground execution strength.
A Commerce graduate from Narsee Monjee College, Shah is also an All India rank-holder from the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI).
Samco Mutual Fund, known for its quant-driven investment approach, manages over ₹3000 crore in assets and services more than 2 lakh investors across 4,000+ Indian cities. Shah's appointment is expected to further cement the fund house's focus on data-backed, risk-managed strategies in a rapidly evolving market.
A Commerce graduate from Narsee Monjee College, Shah is also an All India rank-holder from the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI).
Samco Mutual Fund, known for its quant-driven investment approach, manages over ₹3000 crore in assets and services more than 2 lakh investors across 4,000+ Indian cities. Shah's appointment is expected to further cement the fund house's focus on data-backed, risk-managed strategies in a rapidly evolving market.
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