AARTI ANGARA

Investment Director

Caravel Asset Management Group

Professional Experience:

Aarti currently works as an Investment Director at Caravel Asset Management Group, where she focuses on global equity investing in the technology, financials and consumer sectors.

Prior to Caravel, Aarti was Co-Head for the Non-Japan Asia Special Situations Group at Morgan Stanley. She was responsible for investing decisions, portfolio composition and sizing and served on the boards of investee companies.

Ethnicity:

Gender: Female

No. of years in Hong Kong: 10

Cantonese Speaking:

Aarti commenced her career at Morgan Stanley in their Investment Banking Division in New York in 1999. Aarti graduated Summa Cum Laude from Colgate University with a double major in Mathematics and Economics and has an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Aarti was born in India and was fortunate to receive scholarships to pursue high school in Singapore, as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees in America.

Aarti is fluent in Hindi, is married with 2 young boys and lives in Hong Kong.

Cantonese Understanding:

Pro bono Juror Services, Hong Kong’s WYNG Foundation and for the Global Institute for Tomorrow - world-class photography competitions that stress public service and social justice.

Speaking in Hong Kong at schools and university classes, events such as last year’s Hong Kong International Literary Festival, and forums held by the Asia Society. Often a commentator on local media on current issues of public interest.

Quote from Spencer Stuart Hong Kong:

Zoher is a Hong Kong boy who was raised in schools in Hong Kong, and speaks great Cantonese. Zoher is an international journalist who has participated in relevant local NGOs and forums and spoken publicly about socioeconomic issues, including diversity. He is extremely intelligent, interested in a more inclusive Hong Kong, and globally aware. Zoher would be an asset to any committee.

Cantonese Understanding:

Can say basic words. E.g. Give taxi directions Nothing

Voluntary Contributions to Hong Kong: Room to Read, Teach for China and Mother’s Choice charities in Hong Kong.

Quote from Spencer Stuart Hong Kong:

A remarkable young woman who started life in almost a different world. Aarti’s story is inspiring and demonstrates that hard work and perseverance pay off. Aarti is well spoken, intelligent, and has a deep understanding of the region and beyond. Aarti is a role model.

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Ethnicity:

Gender: Male

No. of years in Hong Kong: 23

Cantonese Speaking: