Aloke Sasmal has joined Ashika Investment Managers as Head of Sales, marking a significant addition to the company’s leadership team as it expands its footprint in the alternative investment space. With over 22 years of experience across banking, fintech, asset management, and structured products, Aloke brings a rare combination of domain depth and tech-enabled strategy to his new role. At Ashika Investment Managers, the Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) arm of the Ashika Group, he will lead sales, business development, distribution strategy, and product positioning across both domestic and global markets.
Prior to joining Ashika, Aloke held several senior leadership roles at globally recognized financial institutions. At the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), he served as Wealth Data Solution & Redistribution of Data Feeds and Analytics Sales Head – India & South Asia, where he led strategic initiatives across the data and analytics vertical. Before that, he was the India Head – Sales at FinIQ Consulting Pvt. Ltd, where he successfully launched and scaled the India business, delivering next-gen digital platforms for leading banks and brokers. His entrepreneurial approach was also evident in his stint as Chief Marketing Officer at NGEN Research, where he contributed to product innovation and strategic outreach.
Earlier in his career, Aloke played a pivotal role in establishing the Mutual Fund and AIF businesses at Indiabulls Group, where he served as Principal Officer & Zonal Head – Private Equity & AIF. He also held key leadership positions at SMC Group as Regional Head – East, ING as Area Head – North India (Wealth Management), and Surefin Investments as Business Development Manager. His journey began with formative roles at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance as Manager and Alankit Assignments Ltd. as Head – Investment Advisory Services.
Recognized for his entrepreneurial mindset and ability to align finance with technology, Aloke has consistently driven strategic partnerships, platform-led growth, and digital innovation. His deep domain expertise in wealth management and alternative investments, combined with a forward-looking approach, positions him to play a transformative role at Ashika Investment Managers.
With his appointment, Ashika underscores its commitment to building future-ready AIF offerings that cater to evolving investor needs. Aloke’s leadership will be instrumental in shaping the company’s next phase of growth in the dynamic landscape of alternative investments.