Dr. Biswanath Patnaik

Originating from India is a billionaire and the CEO of BNP Investments, the majority investor in BNP Investment Fund. He boasts a distinguished career as an investment banker, private equity investor and the founder of BNP Venture Capital and BNP Investments, headquartered in Dubai and London. Through BNP Investments, Dr Biswanath Patnaik operates across diverse sectors including finance, healthcare, startups, renewable energy, real estate, FinTech, and manufacturing. In addition to his investments in India, he holds controlling interests in numerous companies in London, Zurich, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Mauritius, and Ghana.

He also serves as the director of Afrinex Clearing House, a securities exchange in Mauritius. Thanks to his entrepreneurial ventures and strategic investments, he has received numerous awards, including the 2022 Economic Times Award in the field of investment banking. Recently, he was honoured with the title “Pride of the Nation” in the category of Emerging Investment Banking. In 2023, during the 20th edition of the Greatest Brands and Leaders 2023 Asia-Americas-Africa, he received a special distinction and award for his significant contributions as a leader fostering intercontinental development. Furthermore, he has been recognised in the House of Commons of the British Parliament.