Team

A Chartered Accountant with over 26 years of experience, Shrenik Vora is a veteran in debt syndication, debt resolution, and distressed M&A. He has played a pivotal role in building and scaling institutional platforms, most notably being instrumental in setting up the Debt Syndication practice at Edelweiss Group.

Over his career, he has held senior leadership roles at Brescon, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Anand Rathi, and Edelweiss, where he has advised on complex financing and restructuring situations across sectors. In addition to his debt-focused expertise, he has been actively involved in private equity transactions and capital market advisory, including IPO preparedness and execution, working closely with promoters and institutional investors.

Known for his deep credit understanding, strong investor relationships, and ability to navigate complex capital structures, Shrenik brings a solutions-driven approach across both debt and equity transactions. His experience spans the full capital stack—from structured debt and special situations to growth capital and public market transactions.

At Novem Advisors, he provides strategic direction across Debt & Equity Transactions, leveraging his extensive experience, institutional relationships, and market credibility.

A Chartered Accountant with over 17 years of experience, Shomit Bagchi brings a strong blend of corporate finance expertise and advisory experience. His core areas include stress advisory, debt syndication, financial due diligence, and broader business advisory services.

He has worked with leading global advisory firms such as Accenture, where he developed a structured and analytical approach to problem-solving and transaction execution. Shomit is known for his ability to navigate complex financial situations and deliver pragmatic, outcome-oriented solutions.

At Novem, he plays a key role in Client advisory, particularly in situations requiring detailed diligence, restructuring insight, and strategic evaluation.

Gurudeo Yadwadkar is a seasoned banking professional with over 32 years of experience and an MBA from JBIMS. He retired as Deputy Managing Director from IDBI Bank, where he held multiple leadership roles across corporate and credit functions.

During his tenure, he managed a credit portfolio exceeding ₹1,000 billion, gaining extensive experience in credit appraisal, risk management, and large-scale financing. He was also a member of the high-level committee constituted under the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for resolution of major stressed corporate accounts.

At Novem Advisors, Gurudeo brings unparalleled insight into banking systems, lender behavior, and large-ticket credit resolution, making him a valuable advisor in complex transactions.

Shankar Iyer is a senior banking professional with nearly 40 years of experience across corporate banking, infrastructure finance, and stressed asset recovery. He holds an MBA in Finance along with a degree in law (LLB), providing him with a strong foundation in both financial and legal aspects of lending and recovery.

In his most recent role as General Manager at Punjab National Bank, he managed a credit recovery portfolio of approximately ₹40,000 crore, handling large and complex stressed assets. His career reflects deep expertise in resolution strategies, lender negotiations, and regulatory frameworks.

At Novem, Shankar contributes significantly to stressed asset advisory and debt syndication mandates, offering a practical and institutionally grounded perspective.

A Chartered Accountant with over 18 years of experience, Gaurav Rawat specializes in investment banking, corporate finance, and debt advisory. He has worked with leading investment banks including Equirus, Nuvama, Edelweiss, and Almondz, advising clients across a wide range of capital raising and strategic transactions.

Gaurav combines strong execution capabilities with a deep understanding of client needs, particularly in growth capital and structured financing. He has been involved in multiple transactions across sectors, working closely with promoters and institutional investors.

At Novem Advisors, he leads the firm’s North India operations, focusing on business development, client relationships, and end-to-end transaction execution.

Santosh Gupta is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, stress advisory, and debt syndication. He has a strong track record of leading complex syndication and restructuring transactions across diverse industries.

His expertise lies in structuring financing solutions, engaging with lenders, and driving resolution strategies in challenging situations. Santosh is known for his hands-on approach and ability to deliver outcomes in time-sensitive and high-pressure environments.

At Novem, he plays a key role in executing debt-syndication and advising clients on capital structuring and stressed asset solutions.

Priyam Kejriwal is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience, specializing in forensic audits, transaction audits, and outsourced finance assignments. She has developed deep expertise in identifying financial irregularities, strengthening controls, and supporting transaction processes through detailed analytical review.

She is also equipped to undertake Information Systems Audits and has strong capabilities in MIS design and reporting, enabling clients to enhance transparency and decision-making frameworks.