Dezerv, a wealth management company, announced the appointment of Susmit Patodia as Group Head (Business and New Initiatives).
Susmit brings over 21 years of experience in financial services, having held senior positions at leading firms including Accenture, Edelweiss, Motilal Oswal, and, most recently, Antler.
An alumnus of IIM Bangalore, he combines strong analytical foundations with extensive market experience across institutional sales, portfolio management, and business development through different market cycles.
Susmit brings exceptional depth to Dezerv with his distinguished 12-year tenure at Motilal Oswal, where he evolved from spearheading institutional sales to managing sophisticated PMS and AIF portfolios, successfully overseeing AUM of over ₹4,000 crores.
At Dezerv, Susmit will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s expansion strategy, focusing on enhancing service delivery across existing offerings while identifying and developing new growth opportunities.
Sandeep Jethwani, Co-Founder of Dezerv, said, “Over the last few years, we’ve built Dezerv into a trusted wealth partner for thousands of ambitious individuals. Now, our ambition is even bolder as we envision serving many more affluent Indians across the full spectrum of their financial lives. To enable this next phase of growth, we are strengthening our leadership team with exceptional talent. I’m thrilled to welcome Susmit to Dezerv as Group Head (Business and New Initiatives).”
“Susmit’s versatile background and strategic acumen will be instrumental as we set the stage for this next phase of scale. His appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening our current lines of business to serve both new and existing clients better, while simultaneously building out new business lines and channels,” added Jethwani.
