Naresh Kothari
Non-Executive Director
Naresh is a seasoned finance professional with over 28 years of experience and the Founder and Managing Partner of Alpha Alternatives, India's leading multi-asset class alternatives platform. Known for its innovative risk-return solutions, Alpha Alternatives operates out of India and Singapore, employing over 175 professionals, including 15+ partners, and offering nine distinct investment strategies.
Shreyans Mehta
Executive Director
Shreyans heads the Enterprise Solutions Group and serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer of Alpha. He oversees the firm's financials, capital-raising, and operational functions while driving strategic initiatives across multiple alternative asset classes. Since the inception of Alpha, Shreyans has played multiple roles in building the platform from the ground up.
Pradeep Parakh
Independent Director
Pradeep has experience of over 32 years’ (including 29 years with listed companies) in dealing with matters relating to company law, securities laws, corporate governance, SEBI Regulations, M&A, corporate restructuring, debt restructuring, legal and financial due diligence, GRC (governance, risk and compliances) management,
Bharati Aindley
Independent Director
Bharati has experience of over 20 years of in Corporate, Contract, Civil and Family law. Experience with law firms, corporates and independent practice along with over 100 Appearances at High Court & Lower Courts.
Naresh is a seasoned finance professional with over 28 years of experience and the Founder and Managing Partner of Alpha Alternatives, India's leading multi-asset class alternatives platform. Known for its innovative risk-return solutions, Alpha Alternatives operates out of India and Singapore, employing over 175 professionals, including 15+ partners, and offering nine distinct investment strategies.
Before founding Alpha Alternatives, Naresh was a senior leader at Edelweiss Financial Services, where he spent 13 years building and scaling multiple businesses. As President, he led the Alternative Asset business, contributing significantly to its growth. Over his career, Naresh has advised over 100 corporates on capital market strategies and, in recent years, taken on board-level roles to drive strategic reorganization and growth.
A fitness enthusiast with a reputation for unconventional thinking, Naresh excels at crafting win-win solutions. He holds a PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad and a BE in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai.
Shreyans heads the Enterprise Solutions Group and serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer of Alpha. He oversees the firm's financials, capital-raising, and operational functions while driving strategic initiatives across multiple alternative asset classes. Since the inception of Alpha, Shreyans has played multiple roles in building the platform from the ground up.
Before joining Alpha Alternatives, Shreyans was part of the Young Leadership Program at Aditya Birla Group, managing their All-India Treasury operations. His diverse experience spans finance and strategy, investment banking, due diligence, taxation, and audit across various sectors.
Recognized for his exceptional contributions, Shreyans was named Best CFO in the Asset Management category at the Vibrant Bharat Summit by Assocham in 2024. In 2020, he was among the youngest winners of the CFO100 Awards, securing his place among India’s top financial leaders.
Shreyans is a Chartered Accountant (AIR 37) and holds a Master’s in Management from ESCP Europe, Paris along with a Bachelor’s in Commerce from Narsee Monjee College, the University of Mumbai. A passionate cricket enthusiast, he brings the same strategic mindset, discipline, and team spirit to both the boardroom and the field.
Bharati has experience of over 20 years of in Corporate, Contract, Civil and Family law. Experience with law firms, corporates and independent practice along with over 100 Appearances at High Court & Lower Courts.
She has worked on multiple corporate assignments like ANZ Grindlays v/s National Housing Bank, ABCL Corporation matters, Bennett Coleman Company Limited (BCCL), Citibank, Deutsche Bank. Presently, running independent legal consultancy practice handling litigation and also as External General Counsel for corporates.
Independently handling high court litigation matters in areas of property matters, Testamentary matters, Appeals from Lower Court orders and writs. LLB from Government law college (GLC), Mumbai University. B.Sc in Chemistry from Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai
Bharati has experience of over 20 years of in Corporate, Contract, Civil and Family law. Experience with law firms, corporates and independent practice along with over 100 Appearances at High Court & Lower Courts.
She has worked on multiple corporate assignments like ANZ Grindlays v/s National Housing Bank, ABCL Corporation matters, Bennett Coleman Company Limited (BCCL), Citibank, Deutsche Bank. Presently, running independent legal consultancy practice handling litigation and also as External General Counsel for corporates.
Independently handling high court litigation matters in areas of property matters, Testamentary matters, Appeals from Lower Court orders and writs. LLB from Government law college (GLC), Mumbai University. B.Sc in Chemistry from Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai
Audit Committee
Pradeep Parakh
Chairperson
Bharati Aindley
Member
Shreyans Mehta
Member
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Bharati Aindley
Chairperson
Pradeep Parakh
Member
Naresh Kothari
Member
Stakeholder Relationship Committee
Naresh Kothari
Chairperson
Bharati Aindley
Member
Pradeep Parakh
Member
Risk Management Committee
Shreyans Mehta
Chairperson
Naresh Kothari
Member
Pradeep Parakh
Member
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
Shreyans Mehta
Chairperson
Naresh Kothari
Member
Pradeep Parakh
Member
D.S.S. Nishank
Chief Compliance Officer
DSS Nishank is the Chief Compliance Officer,bringing over 30 years of regulatory and risk management expertise. A former General Manager at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), he has led on-site supervision of several public, private and foreign banks, focusing on Basel norms, asset quality and corporate governance. He has also represented RBI at national and international levels -forums and setup the Risk-Based Internal Audit system for Bhutan’s Royal Monetary Authority.
Post his stint at the RBI, he held leadership roles as the CEO of Urban Co-operative Bank, Group Director-CRO at DPGC, and President -CRO & CCO at an ARC. An FRM with an M.Sc. degree in (Statistics), and an Associate Certified Member of the Indian Institute of Bankers, he brings deep regulatory insight to Alpha Alternatives.
Jay Paleja
Chief Financial Officer
With over 14 years of expertise in intricate financial landscapes, Jay is a proficient professional adept in business partnering, accounting, audits, tax compliance, and transformative projects. His versatile skills are evident in his successful roles at Reliance Brands Limited-CFO Hamleys Global business, Tata Starbucks Private Limited, The Walt Disney Company India Limited, and Idea Cellular Limited. Jay is a B.Com graduate from Narsee Monjee and a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). strategies.
Jay brings a wealth of experience and a strategic mindset to every situation he encountersdiv
Nilesh Gugale
Chief Risk Officer
Nilesh Gugale is the Chief Risk Officer, bringing over 16 years of expertise in Wholesale Lending, Risk Analytics, and Policy Formulation. He has extensive experience in risk management across multiple asset classes, including Equity, Derivatives, Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities, spanning businesses such as Wholesale Credit, Treasury, Broking, and Asset Management.
Previously, Nilesh played a key role in the CRO’s office at ECL Finance Ltd, where he was responsible for policy-making, expected credit loss frameworks, loan resolutions, and recovery strategies across large and mid-sized accounts.
A Commerce Graduate and an MBA in Finance, Nilesh brings a deep understanding of risk dynamics across financial markets, Thereby driving robust risk governance and strategic risk management.