Girish Kumar Paliwal
About Girish Kumar Paliwal
Girish Kumar Paliwal is the Chief Financial Officer at Confidential and the Founder and CEO of GKP Capital, with extensive international experience in finance and strategic management.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Girish Kumar Paliwal serves as the Chief Financial Officer at a confidential organization since 2017. He is also the Founder and CEO of GKP Capital, a role he has held since 2021, where he oversees operations in New York, United States. Additionally, he is the Director at Zenith Group Advisors, contributing to the firm's financial strategies since 2021. His experience spans across multiple locations, including New York City Metropolitan Area, Sydney, and Lagos, Nigeria.
Professional Background
Paliwal has held various significant positions throughout his career. He worked at Vodafone India as a Senior Manager from 2000 to 2004 and served as Vice President at Nissan Oman from 2010 to 2013. His tenure at Deloitte & Touche LLP as Associate Vice President lasted from 2005 to 2010. He also has experience as Executive Director at RSM International since 2013, with a focus on financial management in Kuwait.
Education and Expertise
Paliwal holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, where he studied Accounts, Tax, Cost, and Law. He furthered his education at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, obtaining qualifications in Company Law, Audit, Cost, and Taxation. He also completed a Professional Development program in Leadership Excellence and Advanced Management at Harvard Business School. Additionally, he participated in a Remote Work Panelist and Advisor program at Pace University - Lubin School of Business.
Industry Engagement and Contributions
Paliwal frequently speaks at private equity, family offices, and venture capital investment conferences globally. His extensive international work experience has enabled him to develop relationships across various industries and financial markets. Under his leadership, GKP Capital focuses on sectors such as digital media, entertainment, biotech, and technology, emphasizing sustainable and impact investing.
Mission and Vision at GKP Capital
At GKP Capital, Paliwal aims to accelerate sustainable and impact investing. The firm is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic recovery and spearheading climate innovation, promoting a seamless transition to a low-carbon world. This mission reflects Paliwal's commitment to addressing global challenges through strategic investment in diverse sectors.