Pankaj is the Co-founder of S45, bringing over two decades of experience in capital markets, merchant banking and corporate advisory. A Company Secretary by training, he began his career at Dolphin Laboratories before moving into merchant banking at Microsec India Limited in 2003, where he developed a deep specialization in public markets and corporate transactions.

Over his 22 year career, he has helped lead more than 16 main board IPOs, executed over 25 takeovers and managed rights issues, buybacks, mergers and demergers across multiple sectors. He has worked closely with some of East India’s most prominent listed companies, including Ramkrishna Forgings, Rupa, Emami, Haldia Petrochemicals and Centuryply, guiding them through key phases of growth and market expansion.

In his most recent role, Pankaj was part of the investor relations team at Shyam Metallics and Energy Limited, gaining firsthand insight into how large corporates think about strategy, capital allocation and sustained market performance. Having seen both the decisions that create lasting value and the missteps that hold companies back, he has built a strong track record in advising mid sized businesses on capital raising, M&A and long term value creation.

At S45, he focuses on guiding founders through strategic growth initiatives, identifying acquisition opportunities and opening access to India’s public markets. He brings a deep belief in empowering high potential entrepreneurs and is committed to reshaping the capital markets journey for India’s small and mid sized enterprises.