TEAM
Nikhil Chawla
Nikhil co-founded xMultiplied, bringing in his vast experience and relationships in Wealth Management across Europe, the US and Asia. Prior to xMultiplied, Nikhil spent 18 years at HSBC where he had a very successful and multi-dimensional career.
He was Managing Director and Business Head for the Middle East Private Banking business out of Switzerland and also oversaw the Asian businesses. Previously he held several senior roles, including Chief Administration Officer and Chief Risk Officer. Nikhil started his career with KPMG.
He is a qualified Chartered Accountant, an avid golfer and a proud father.
Luca Salaris
Luca co-founded xMultiplied after 20 years in the consulting and banking industry where he had many opportunities to optimise and implement effective and innovative solutions on complex processes. Prior to x-Multiplied Luca covered different roles within a leading Consulting Company and an International Bank.
He has gained knowledge in Risk Management and Business Management, supporting the sales effectiveness of the front line and client experience. His last role was deputy COO for an International Private Bank leading the optimisation of many critical financial operational processes.
He holds a Master Degree from Luigi Bocconi University with expertise in Sales Effectiveness, Process Optimization, Risk Management, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Auditing, and Financial Analysis.
Banesh Prabhu
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Vivek Chandaria
Vivek co-founded xMultiplied after 20 years in Industry, Technology and Family Offices, which leverages his passion for supporting entrepreneurs through their journey.
Prior to xMultiplied, Vivek spent 13 years at a family office, investing in a range of industrial and technology businesses. He has been involved in several successful industrial turnarounds in Europe, Americas, Asia and Africa through hands-on executive and board roles. Vivek started his career in venture capital.
He is a member of YPO and holds an MBA from Insead and a BA in Physics and Philsophy from Yale University.
Franco Morra
Franco joined xMultiplied in 2020, after 25 years in Private Banking and Wealth Management, as well as Retail, Corporate and Investment Banking. During his tenure at HSBC, he radically transformed and updated the Private Banking Business through his roles as CEO Private Banking Switzerland followed by Regional CEO EMEA. He also acted as Chairman of the Foreign Banking Association of Switzerland and was a Member of the BoD Committee of the Swiss Banking Association.
Previously, he was CEO of UBS Switzerland and Member of the UBS Group Executive Board, where he and his team successfully stabilized the bank's Swiss core businesses following the 2008-2009 financial crisis. He has also been a Partner with The Boston Consulting Group, focusing on Health Care, Consumer Goods & Retail and Financial Services.
Franco holds a Masters in Marketing and a PhD in Economics and Health Care Management from the University of St. Gallen.
Mansha Chawla
Mansha is the Operations Head of xMultiplied. She manages all the day to day activities of the company and keeps things moving.
Prior to xMultiplied, Mansha worked as a financial professional in Corporate Finance Advisory at KPMG and Wealth Management at ABN Amro Bank NV. She has executed global projects from Switzerland, United Kingdom and the UAE.
Mansha holds a MSc. from the London School of Economics and a BSc. in Economics, Finance and Middle Eastern Studies from UPENN/ Wharton Business School.