Aakar Gala
About Aakar Gala
Aakar Gala is an Assistant Manager in Deal Advisory at KPMG India, with a background in credit card processing and strategic cost reduction from his tenure at JP Morgan Chase & Co. He holds a Post Graduation Diploma in Management and has experience as a Technology Analyst and consultant.
Work at KPMG India
Aakar Gala currently serves as an Assistant Manager in the Deal Advisory division at KPMG India. He has been with the firm since 2021, following a previous role as a Consultant in the same department from 2018 to 2021. His work is based in New Delhi, where he engages in various advisory projects that involve strategic financial analysis and consulting services.
Experience at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Prior to his tenure at KPMG, Aakar Gala worked at JP Morgan Chase & Co. as a Technology Analyst from 2012 to 2016. During this time, he contributed to the development of a Credit Card processing platform and was involved in strategic cost reduction initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies within the organization.
Educational Background
Aakar Gala has a solid educational foundation in engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, Mumbai, from 2008 to 2012. He further pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a focus on Finance and Marketing from the Management Development Institute from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he achieved Level 1 certification from the CFA Institute in 2017.
Internship Experience
In 2017, Aakar Gala completed a summer internship at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group) for one month in the Delhi Area. This experience provided him with insights into the media industry and contributed to his professional development.