Avinash Chandrasekar
About Avinash Chandrasekar
Avinash Chandrasekar serves as a Director at KPMG India, where he focuses on corporate finance and advises on mid-market strategic M&A transactions across various sectors. His career includes roles at Deloitte Haskins & Sells and BMR Advisors, with extensive experience in deal sizes ranging from $50 million to $500 million.
Work at KPMG India
Avinash Chandrasekar currently serves as a Director at KPMG India, a position he has held since 2023. His career at KPMG began earlier when he worked as an Associate Vice President from 2018 to 2021 and as a Vice President from 2021 to 2023. In his roles, he has focused on corporate finance within the Deal Advisory practice, advising on both sell-side and buy-side transactions. His expertise includes managing deal sizes ranging from $50 million to $500 million.
Education and Expertise
Avinash Chandrasekar studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he pursued his chartered accountancy. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from the University of Madras. His specialization lies in advising on mid-market strategic M&A transactions across various sectors, including automotive, industrial markets, engineering services, renewable energy, chemicals, and ESG.
Background
Before joining KPMG India, Avinash Chandrasekar gained experience at Deloitte Haskins & Sells as a Senior Associate from 2011 to 2014. He then worked at BMR Advisors, first as an Associate from 2014 to 2016 and later as a Senior Associate from 2016 to 2017. His career trajectory has been primarily based in Gurgaon, India, where he has developed significant expertise in corporate finance and M&A.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Avinash Chandrasekar has been involved in numerous strategic M&A transactions, advising clients on both sell-side and buy-side deals. His work has encompassed a range of sectors, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge in corporate finance. His role at KPMG India has positioned him as a key player in the Deal Advisory practice.