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Mohammad Danish
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Mr. Danish is a competent professional with over 16 years of experience within Investment/private banking. He is committed to building and improving the business and operational framework for BCL, serving as a constant voice of leadership for the firm. Prior to BCL, he has worked with prestigious institutions such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Prudential, Mashreq bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Citibank and Credit Suisse. Danish completed the Strategies for Growth Program and Investment Portfolio Management from Wharton, University of Pennsylvania. His main focus is to ensure that the company’s overall objectives should be directly in line with client and requirements and performing duties as per DFSA guidelines.
Vrajesh Bhandari, CFA
Executive Director - Sr. Product Manager
Vrajesh Bhandari is a CFA Charter holder and brings with him more than 15 years of experience in research & fund management. He has worked with global financial institutions such as HSBC, a hedge fund in the DIFC as well as a local asset management company Al Mal Capital in the UAE.
Vrajesh works closely with the CEO and his focus at BCL is on implementing strategies, conducting product research analysis along with bottom up and top down analysis to identify various macroeconomic trends, and advising on client portfolios based on suitability and risk/return profile. He has an MBA and a MS in Finance.
Bharti Gurnani
Operations Manager
Ms. Bharti spans over 11years of experience with Financial Service Industry specializing in Credit Operations . She worked with various levels of Credit Operations Unit within Citi Bank Dubai. Bharti's expertise lies in Investment Banking, Retail Credit- Underwriting of Secured and Unsecured Products, Central Bank Regulatory, Credit Bureau, Compliance, AML Functions, CDD, EDD, Controls & Credit Operations. Bharti has obtained her Bachelors of Commerce from India.
Masroor Zaidi
Managing Director
Masroor Zaidi has more than 20 years extensive experience in Wealth and Private Banking . His earlier assignment was with Bank Julius Baer Private Banking. Before that he has worked with FAB Bank and Citibank NA UAE prior to that. He has done Master in Business Administration from India.
Srinivas Goud Rachakonda
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Srinivas is a seasoned Senior Private Banking professional with deep experience in managing wealth for high-net-worth individual clients. Srinivas started his career in 2001 and has since worked with leading financial services firms such as ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Citibank N.A, Mashreq Bank & UBS. With his 20 years of multi-functional experience in retail banking, wealth management & investment services, he is on the mission to make Branford Capital one of the leading external asset managers in the UAE & the region. He earned his Bachelors in Computer Applications & Masters in Information Systems from Osmania University. He completed Strategic Leaders Development program from University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
Vanessa Jerome
Assistant Relationship Service Manager
Vanessa has been managing Client Relations for over 14 years having accredited in client relationship management and services within the banking industry.
She has been staunchly passionate about service standards giving opportunities to grow at different segments. Her former role was with Mashreq, Private Banking as a RM Support/Client Service Manager.
She has completed her Bachelor of Science in Business from American University.
Anjum Ara
Operations Manager
Anjum is a dedicated and result driven operations professional, she has 16 years progressive experience across various business operation having worked with some leading organizations.
Prior to joining BCL Anjum has worked with top- tier financial institutions like Citibank NA and has also worked with an External Asset Management Company in DIFC.
She has Masters in Business Administration with specialization in Human Resources from Pune University.
Mario Isaacs
Executive Director
Head Investment Products, Research and Advisory
Mario works closely with our CEO at Branford Capital Limited and helping our Relationship Managers/Advisors to delivering personalized services and strategies through a diverse menu of best-in-class investment products and advisory solutions to our clients in the region.
Mario brings with him extensive experience in wealth management, with over 20 years in the industry, he took on regional and country roles across Standard Chartered, HSBC, Citibank and Emirates NBD, where he was Head of Investment & Products Solutions. He oversaw a broad range of functions including strategy and research, discretionary and advisory mandates, managed investments, capital market products, wealth planning services across trusts and legacy planning solutions.
Mario has built a solid track record in developing strong investment products and solutions and in leading large Multicultural teams during his career. With his expertise, we are confident that he will continue to strengthen our product and services offerings to support our growth and commitment to bringing our clients most comprehensive offering and advisory services to meet their evolving needs.
Mohd Saifi Siddiqui
Assistant Product and Financial Accountant
Saifi is responsible for coordinating and overseeing product and accounting related administrative and functional duties across both verticals.
Saifi is detail oriented, has strong problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure and delivers on tight deadlines. He is proficient in finance and accounts and has a good understanding of financial & banking principles and practices.
Saifi is a self-motivated and goal oriented MBA professional with over 16+ years of cross functional experience. He has immense work experience across reputable companies in India.
Fadi Elias
Executive Director
Fadi brings with him an extensive experience in wealth management, with over 20 years in the field mostly with Citi Bank as a Vice president, and Mirabaud private banking as a Director.
He has built a solid track record in managing portfolios, discretionary and advisory mandates, for UHNW within UAE and outside.
With his expertise and value of commitment, we are confident that he will continue to strengthen our service offering to support our growth and commitment to bringing our clients most comprehensive offering and advisory services to meet their evolving needs.
Fadi has a Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA), Damascus University, Syria.
Leadership & Analysis Certificate, Wharton School, Cambridge, UK.
Advising Affluent Investors, Wharton School , San Francisco, USA
