International growth and innovation at Clearwater Analytics boosted with the addition of new board members
Clearwater Analytics Strengthens Board with Appointments of Dr. Mukesh Aghi and Bas NieuweWeme
Clearwater Analytics, a leading data analytics and investment accounting platform, has announced the appointment of Dr. Mukesh Aghi and Bas NieuweWeme as independent board members. This move reflects Clearwater's focus on scaling its global presence and deepening its platform expertise across public and private markets.
Dr. Mukesh Aghi, a seasoned executive with a focus on Asia Pacific markets and global enterprise expansion, brings invaluable insight to Clearwater. His track record includes facilitating over $50 billion in cross-border investments, playing a pivotal role in the creation of DXC Technology, a $26 billion merger of HPE and CSC, and leading the acquisition of Intertrust Group. Currently, he serves as the CEO of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum and Executive Chairman of Kore.ai.
Bas NieuweWeme, with extensive experience managing over $400 billion in assets at Aegon Asset Management, brings strong financial and operational expertise to the board. He has held board roles in various countries, including the Netherlands, France, the UK, China, and the U.S., and has a proven track record in navigating complex regulatory environments from Europe to Asia. Notably, he served as non-executive director at AIFMC, a top 10 fund manager in China, and vice chairman of LBPAM in France.
Sandeep Sahai, CEO of Clearwater Analytics, stated that the appointments come at a pivotal moment for the company's expansion across Asia-Pacific and European markets. "Dr. Mukesh Aghi and Bas NieuweWeme bring critical perspectives to Clearwater's next phase of growth, with track records in institutional asset management, cross-border M&A, and enterprise technology," Sahai said.
Bas NieuweWeme's experience extends to M&A and integration, having managed the integration of ASR's alternative fixed income assets into Aegon AM. Dr. Mukesh Aghi's expertise in cross-border investments and Asia Pacific markets will be instrumental in serving the increasingly sophisticated needs of global institutional investors.
Together, the combined expertise of Dr. Mukesh Aghi and Bas NieuweWeme spanning critical growth markets will reinforce Clearwater's platform and global expansion strategy, enhancing its capabilities to manage complexity across markets, portfolios, and regulatory landscapes.
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- With Dr. Mukesh Aghi's experience in cross-border investments and Asia Pacific markets, and Bas NieuweWeme's expertise in managing over $400 billion in assets, Clearwater Analytics will benefit from valuable insights in finance and technology, strengthening its global business expansion.
- These appointments signal Clearwater Analytics' intentions to scale its presence, particularly in Asia-Pacific and European markets, and to deepen its platform expertise across public and private markets, demonstrating a focus on technology, business, and finance.
