- Mr. Ajay Jalan is the Founder and Managing Partner of Next Orbit Group and brings over three decades of experience in policy making, investment management, corporate finance, capital markets, strategic advisory, governance, and technology-led investments.
- Visionary Investment Leader: Mr. Jalan leads Next Orbit's long-term investment strategy across multiple investment platforms with a target investment pipeline exceeding US$10 billion.
- Capital Markets and IPO Leadership: He has contributed to transactions that enabled more than 400 companies to access capital markets through IPOs and other strategic fundraising initiatives.
- Strategic Dealmaker: He has played a leading role in structuring and mobilizing more than US$3 billion in strategic commitments and partnerships for semiconductor manufacturing initiatives.
- Policy and Industry Leadership: He has actively contributed to initiatives supporting India's semiconductor and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
- Operational and Governance Expertise: He has guided businesses through growth, restructuring, strategic partnerships, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and complex commercial negotiations.
- Education and Professional Credentials: Mr. Jalan holds an MBA in Technology and Business Strategy and is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, with executive education at Harvard University, the IIMs, and other leading institutions.