Indian asset management firm 360 One has appointed Pankaj Fitkariwala as its chief operating officer (COO), a role in which his responsibilities will encompass operations, services and risk across all business areas, and a deep involvement in technology developments across the company.

Fitkariwala, a founding member of 360 One, brings with him a wealth of experience and a legacy of transformative contributions to the firm. He returns to 360 ONE after a four-year stint outside the firm, during which he served as the COO of Avendus Wealth and Avendus Finance. Most recently, he co-founded Wealth Fintech Goalteller, a Securities and Exchange Board of India-registered investment adviser and distributor of financial products. His impressive career spans over two decades, including tenures at Kotak Mahindra Group, ABN AMRO Bank, and Barclays Bank.

Headquartered in Mumbai, 360 One has 1,200-plus employees and a presence in five major global financial hubs and 25 locations in India.

“Fitkariwala played a pivotal role in his previous 12-year tenure at 360 Oneand was instrumental in establishing and scaling our operations, technology, risk and other critical functions,” says Karan Bhagat, the company’s founder, managing director and CEO. “His extensive experience and innovative mindset will be invaluable as we embark on new strategic initiatives to drive our growth.”