George Heber Joseph is the new CIO and CEO (Equity) of Blackstone backed ASK Investment Managers

ASK Investment Managers, a wealth management firm backed by Blackstone, has appointed George Heber Joseph as the new CIO and CEO (Equity).

George brings over 2 decades of experience in equity and capital markets. He joins ASK from Jio BlackRock Asset Management, where he was designated as the CIO and played a pivotal role in setting up the Jio BlackRock JV in India.

Previously, he led investment and business strategy at ITI Mutual Fund. He has also worked with ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, DSP Merrill Lynch, Wipro, Metlife India, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Cost & Management Accountant.

George will spearhead and drive the strategy and execution of the investment framework and performance management, operational excellence through products and sales strategy for ASK’s Equity business - PMS, AIFs, including Offshore funds and soon-to-be-launched mutual fund (for which ASK has received in-principle SEBI approval).

In a press release, Sunil Rohokale, Co-Founder, CEO & MD, ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, said, “George's great stock picking skills and fund management capabilities, successful experience in setting up the process-driven investment management framework, experience of managing money across platforms, PMS/AIF/Mutual Fund will be highly advantageous to ASK. His proven expertise in setting up and scaling investment platforms aligns with ASK’s ambition to be a full-stack asset management firm. As we prepare to enter the mutual fund industry and deepen our equity leadership, George’s strategic clarity will be pivotal in building robust investment options for our clients. His belief in fundamentals-driven investing fits perfectly with ASK’s core values.”

George Heber Joseph, CIO & CEO (Equity), ASK Investment Managers, said “I’m thrilled to be a part of ASK’s next phase of growth as we broaden our equity platform and foray into mutual funds.. ASK’s long-term approach, group strength, core values and growth prospects of PMS, AIF and Mutual fund platform are unique, and I am excited to be on board and part of the great team that will take the business on an exponential growth path.”