Ashish has an in-depth knowledge of the UK's financial services industry, including the regulatory requirements and compliance demands placed on financial advisory firms. Alongside this technical expertise, in his role as Head of India Operations he brings strong general management capability, overseeing the management and administrative functions that underpin Sesame Bankhall Group's offshore operations and ensuring the business consistently delivers to agreed service levels and defined key performance indicators.

His direct responsibilities and experience span a diverse range of specialist areas, including operational risk management, financial crime prevention and people management.

Beyond the areas he leads directly, Ashish also provides local leadership and coordination for other capabilities delivered from India — including technology and transformation — working in close partnership with colleagues across the wider Group to keep these teams supported, aligned and set up for seamless delivery. This dynamic and flexible approach is integral to the continuous monitoring and smooth running of SBG's offshore operations across every function based in India.

Suchitra is a results-driven Service Delivery Leader with over 13 years of experience at Sesame Bankhall Group, leading operational and compliance teams in the offshore unit in India. With extensive knowledge of UK financial services regulation and compliance requirements, she has successfully overseen key functions including File Reviews, Financial Promotions, Medium Risk Country Referrals, and Electronic Identity & Verification (eID&V).

Passionate about delivering excellent customer outcomes and supporting advisers through a seamless and efficient experience, Suchitra is committed to Sesame's vision of being a Proactive Partner for Life. She combines strong operational leadership with a deep understanding of governance, risk, and regulatory expectations, ensuring services are delivered with quality, consistency, and customer focus at their core.

Known for building engaged teams, driving continuous improvement, and strengthening collaboration across business functions, Suchitra plays a key role in ensuring that both customers and advisers receive the highest standards of service and support.

Suchi is an accomplished finance, risk, and business operations professional with over 18 years of experience across global organizations. She brings extensive expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial governance, risk management, compliance, and strategic business partnering. Throughout her career, she has been recognised for building strong control environments, driving operational excellence, and enabling sustainable business growth through sound financial stewardship and effective decision-making.

As SBG’s India Risk & Finance Partner, Suchi oversees finance, payroll, compliance, legal coordination, and risk management, ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. She partners closely with leadership to support informed decision-making, drive accountability, and maintain a resilient business environment. Suchi also collaborates with auditors, legal advisers, the regulator, and service providers to strengthen compliance and business continuity, while championing employee-focused initiatives that foster engagement, trust, and continuous improvement.