Triterras, Inc. announced the appointment of Vinay Kapoor to the role of Executive Vice President. Mr. Kapoor joins the C-suite to lead the Company’s global corporate development efforts.
Mr. Kapoor will directly oversee several strategic initiatives for Triterras. He will be in pursuit of external collaborations and other expansion efforts that will continue to advance cross-border trade opportunities. Mr. Kapoor will also have global oversight over potential opportunities that will expand the Company’s presence into new business areas that reach into and out of emerging markets.
Prior to joining Triterras, Mr. Kapoor held roles as Managing Director at Bank of Singapore, Managing Director at Citigroup, and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch. Mr. Kapoor was also a Board level Advisor for one of the largest Canadian alternative Asset Management firms, as well as Vice Chairman for a NASDAQ-listed entity.
Organizations under Mr. Kapoor’s administration have been awarded for outstanding achievement as top-performing overseas subsidiaries. From early level startups to the most successful subsidiaries on a global scale, Mr. Kapoor has a proven track record with the creation and successful exit of numerous complex, structured financial vehicles.
“Vinay is an extremely well-respected and trusted industry leader with great stature in the business community,” said Srinivas Koneru, Chairman & CEO at Triterras. “Vinay’s extensive experience in capital and financial markets makes him eminently qualified to lead our efforts. Triterras is on an exciting and pivotal journey as we deliver on our promise to expand access to trade and shape global development. Vinay will be a great complement to our executive team.”
Vinay Kapoor stated, “I’m honoured to join Triterras and be a part of the endeavour to meet the growing demand for financial and business services in the Middle East. The MENA region has always been a cornerstone of the global trade landscape and is in the midst of experiencing a moment of unprecedented growth. I’m very excited to be working with such talented and deeply engaged leadership.”
Aside from being well-known as a seasoned banking professional, Mr. Kapoor has been an investor and board member on various economic empowerment projects, which includes the launch of Barclays “Smart Start” education program, a community investment initiative that builds financial capability within local communities. Mr. Kapoor had also implemented a program that specifically focuses on reaching individuals in the prison system. Since then, he has continued to support underserved groups by offering training and guidance on basic financial acumen.
Mr. Kapoor holds a Bachelor of Science, along with a Master of Science in Finance from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, University of Bombay. He will remain based out of Dubai, UAE.
