Vipul Barbhaya
About Vipul Barbhaya
Vipul Barbhaya serves as the CFO and COO of Escalon Services, Inc., bringing over twenty years of experience in financial analysis and mergers and acquisitions. He previously held leadership roles at Riveron and Berkeley Research Group LLC, specializing in transaction advisory services and financial due diligence.
Work at Escalon Services
Vipul Barbhaya serves as the CFO and COO at Escalon Services, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategic initiatives, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include managing financial analysis, modeling, and ensuring effective merger integration processes. His expertise in financial due diligence enhances the company's capabilities in transaction advisory services.
Previous Experience at Riveron
Prior to his current role, Vipul Barbhaya worked at Riveron as Managing Director from 2019 to 2022 in Chicago. During his tenure, he specialized in mergers and acquisition integration, focusing on various industries including automotive, manufacturing, and distribution. His role involved providing financial due diligence for both buy-side and sell-side transactions, enhancing the firm's advisory services.
Background in Financial Services
Vipul Barbhaya has over twenty years of experience in the financial services sector. He has a strong background in financial analysis and modeling, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions. His expertise includes transaction advisory services, negotiation of net working capital (NWC) targets, and post-close NWC disputes, which are critical in ensuring successful deal outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Vipul Barbhaya holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which he completed from 1998 to 1999. He also earned an MBA in Finance from The University of Western Australia, studying from 1996 to 1998. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in financial due diligence and M&A consulting services for private equity investors and corporations.
Experience at Berkeley Research Group
Before joining Riveron, Vipul Barbhaya was a Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group LLC from 2017 to 2019 in Chicago. His role involved leading financial advisory services, focusing on transaction advisory and M&A integration, which further solidified his reputation in the industry. His experience includes leading multiple sell-side engagements, both domestically and internationally.