Srikanth Khimavath
About Srikanth Khimavath
Srikanth Khimavath is a Director of M&A at Bristlecone, with a career spanning over 15 years in mergers and acquisitions across various companies in India. He has held significant roles at Cyient, CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, Roulac Global Places, PwC, and Tata Consultancy Services.
Current Role at Bristlecone
Srikanth Khimavath serves as the Director of M&A at Bristlecone, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing mergers and acquisitions, contributing to the company's strategic growth initiatives. His experience in M&A positions him to effectively identify and evaluate potential opportunities that align with Bristlecone's business objectives.
Previous Experience in M&A and Corporate Development
Prior to his current role, Srikanth worked at CtrlS Datacenters Ltd as Vice President of Corporate Development from 2019 to 2021. He also held the position of DGM - M&A and Corporate Venturing at Cyient from 2012 to 2019. His extensive background in M&A includes roles at Tata Consultancy Services as Manager - M&A and at PwC as Manager - Deals Strategy, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the M&A landscape.
Investment Analysis Background
Before transitioning to corporate development, Srikanth worked as a Senior Investment Analyst at Roulac Global Places from 2006 to 2009. In this role, he focused on hedge fund investments, analyzing market trends and financial data to inform investment strategies. This experience laid the groundwork for his later roles in mergers and acquisitions.
Educational Qualifications
Srikanth Khimavath holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, which he completed from 2000 to 2004. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, graduating between 2004 and 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in business strategy and financial analysis.