Robert Knox is Senior Managing Director of Cornerstone Equity Investors, L.L.C., a private equity firm which he founded. The investment principals of Cornerstone have funded over 120 companies through middle market buyouts and expansion financings since 1984. Cornerstone has particular expertise in health care services and products, business services, technology-related manufacturing and consumer products. Cornerstone and its predecessor firm have provided financing to a large number of successful companies including Dell Computer, Health Management Associates, Linear Technology, Micron Technology, Centurion, Team Health Corporation, Comdata and Sunglass Hut.

Prior to the formation of Cornerstone Equity Investors, Mr. Knox was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Equity Investors, Inc., the private equity subsidiary of Prudential Financial. Mr. Knox designed and executed the initial Alternative Asset investment strategy at Prudential and subsequently co-founded Prudential Equity Investors, the predecessor to Cornerstone. During this time, Prudential became one of the largest institutional investors in both private equity funds and direct private equity investments.

Mr. Knox has a long history and expertise in the healthcare sector as well as broad experience in technology and consumer product companies. During his investment career, Mr. Knox has served on the Boards of more than 25 private and public companies. He was the lead independent director of Health Management Associates (NYSE) prior to its acquisition by Community Health Systems. Mr. Knox serves as Advisory Partner to Pine Island Capital Partners, a private equity firm.

Mr. Knox graduated from Boston University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and earned an MBA from Boston University in 1975. He received an Honorary Degree from Boston University in 2017 and delivered the commencement address at the Questrom School of Business. He has been a trustee of Boston University for 20 years and served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 2008 -2016.

Through the Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation, Mr. Knox and his wife support various philanthropic organizations with a focus on medical research. The Foundation endowed the professorship chair held by Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of the Boston University School of Public Health.

Mr. Rohit Tiwari has been in the investment, capital markets, finance and media industry for over 25 years. He also sits on the board of multiple technology companies and venture funds.

Past Experience

• Co-Owner, Managing Director and CEO of AUM Capital Market Pvt. Ltd. AUM Capital is a mid-sized investment bank and broker dealer with a pan India presence. Mr. Tiwari took over the firm at its infancy and grew it to being a premier financial organization in India.


• Managing Director and Global Head at ING Bank's Linear Equity Derivatives Department (London) - He was responsible for corporate finance and alternative/structured finance solutions for clients, trading and sales. He managed a global team with a multi-billion dollar balance sheet.


• Global Head of Daiwa Securities Groups' Structured Transactions Group (New York)- Rohit founded the department at Daiwa and managed a global multi-billion, multi- strategy trading, financing, and investments structure. His focus was on leverage finance opportunities for Institutions, Corporate’s, Private Equity Funds, Hedge Funds and Proprietary Trading.


• Nomura Securities (New York) - Worked in various capacities for 11 Years but was predominantly involved in Trading and investing in Emerging markets, and Structured Finance Trading

Mr. Danish Mir brings than 25 years of metals & minerals trading experience to the company. He is the COO of Metallica Commodities Corp (MCC). Metallica is a global metals and minerals trader headquartered in New York. The company also undertakes asset development projects and recycles a variety of hazardous wastes.

Prior to his role at MCC, Mr. Mir worked for large mining and smelting companies in various capacities including production planning, project management and raw materials purchasing, giving him a well-rounded background in the business. Mr. Mir holds a B.S. in Economics and International Business from New York University.

Siddharth works on format acquisitions in the Media & Entertainment business and on financial modelling, valuations, and information memorandums in the strategic advisory team.

Siddharth has done his BA(H) Economics from Delhi University and is a CFA level 3 candidate
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Mr. Nitin Bhatia oversees origination and execution for capital market activities. Mr. Bhatia is a veteran of the infrastructure, industrial, and resources sectors with experience of more than 20 years and working relations with the biggest infrastructure companies and conglomerates.

Past Experience

• Head of the Infrastructure, industrial, and resources sector for the Investment Banking team at Tata Capital


• Babcock and Brown’s Infrastructure Fund in India - Responsible for origination and investment


• ABN AMRO Bank - Responsible for origination and execution of transactions with specific focus on Power & Utilities and Private Equity relating to Power companies. He worked closely with an Indian major for raising a global fund for clean energy.


• SBI Capital Markets - Sub-group head in the M&A group responsible for execution of assignments, reporting to the Group Head. Responsibilities also included origination of mandates.


• BSES Ltd - Deputy Manager, responsible for achieving financial closure for BSES’ various power projects and identifying new power opportunities for BSES (for both investment and acquisition).

Over the last 25 years, Mr. James Bright has worked globally across Natural Resources in Energy, Agriculture, Metals & Mining, Investment Banking, Organisational Consultancy, and Executive Search

Past Experience

• Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry Responsible for initiating, leading and developing the Global Commodity Practice. Mr. Bright services his clients with his extensive experience and deep global network stretching across Governments, Global Commodities Houses, Investment Banking, Infrastructure, Industrial, Food and Agriculture, Private Equity and Asset Management at Board, C-Suite and Executive level


• Partner in a mid-sized global Executive Search Firm Sourcing clients in Investment Banking, Physical and Paper Commodities, and Legal/Compliance


• Consultant at a boutique Executive Search firm spanning Europe, Asia, and US with a focus on Equity Derivatives and Prime Services Investment Banking.


• Prior to his career in organisational consultancy and executive search, Mr. Bright spent five years in fixed income derivatives in London where he held various positions of increasing responsibility. Previously, Mr.Bright worked in international commodities trading and shipping in Geneva, having spent a year in Paris at an international investment bank.


• Mr. Bright graduated with a Joint BA Honours in Languages from Royal Holloway College, London University. He is fluent in French and Italian.

Ms. Reeds is the Executive Vice President, International Sales & China/Asia Productions and Strategy at Lionsgate Entertainment Corporation.

A 30 year veteran of international film distribution, Ms. Reeds oversees international licensing of Lionsgate’s films and expanding global operations. Previously, she ran the studio's Asian sales and operations out of Hong Kong.

Ms. Reeds was instrumental in building Lionsgate’s operations in China, where 17 films have been released and box-office receipts for Lionsgate films have grown 63% since 2016. Currently based in London, Ms. Reeds shepherds Lionsgate's international growth initiatives. The studio's feature film slate has generated nearly $2 billion at the global box office, led by the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, Academy Award-winning La La Land, the Now You See Me series and the hit action franchise John Wick.

Ms. Isaac is a writer, actress, and professional communication, motivational and strategy consultant.  

Ms. Isaac has acted in over 20 productions and written multiple projects in partnership with some of the largest studios and production houses in the globe.

She is the cofounder of the annual Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival and is an outspoken advocate for women empowerment through her many initiatives, including Licensetorise.com

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Mr. Rakesh Mahajan has more than 30 years of experience in the Pharmaceuticals, APIs, Chemicals, Agriculture, and Textile industries. He is an expert in corporate finance, regulatory and compliance, operations, and risk management.

Mr. Mahajan is an independent advisor to IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, a listed API producer based out of India.

Mr. M Murali is the Chairman and Managing Director of Shriram Properties, the property development arm of the USD 10 billion conglomerate Shriram Group.

Mr. Murali is a first-generation entrepreneur. He founded the business in 1997 with a capital base of USD 0.5 million and has grown the business-size to USD 3.5 billion today. Shriram Properties is recognized for its high level of governance and transparency in the industry which is exemplified by the impressive roster of institutional investors like TATA Capital, TPG, Starwood capital, Walton St, and Mitsubishi.

Mr. Murali has institutionalised practices in his business and this has made Shriram Properties as the most trusted, honest, and progressive corporate in Indian real estate industry and outshine as a role model.

Mr. Murali has to his credit several accolades and awards for demonstrating excellence in Real Estate and leadership, including “The Economic Times Most Promising Business Leaders of Asia 2018” Award. Mr. Murali is considered as a thought leader in the Indian real estate industry