Manish Saxena

Manish is a seasoned Partner at Grant Thornton with over 20 years of experience in transaction advisory, equity research, and valuations, specializing in sectors like IT, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. His work transcends traditional boundaries as he harnesses the power of AI to enhance valuation and deals advisory. He adeptly leads engagements for company, intangible asset valuations and complex financial instruments, tailoring AI-driven models to meet transactional, dispute resolution, and regulatory needs. With a profound background in IFRS and US GAAP, Manish excels in employing AI for intricate valuations, including ESOPs, purchase price allocations, and impairment testing. His experience includes advising private equity funds on portfolio company valuations, ensuring data-driven and predictive analytical prowess. Manish's expertise is rooted in his education as an MBA from MDI Gurgaon and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, along with his professional qualifications as a CFA from the CFA Institute, USA, and FRM. He is also a member of IVSC (International Valuation Standards Council) Financial Instruments Board As a thought leader, Manish frequently shares his insights on AI's transformative impact on valuation at various forums and through published articles, driving forward the intersection of technology and financial expertise in the modern business landscape.