Klay Group appoints Gaurav Gupta as Managing Director for Asia client advisory

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Klay Group appoints Gaurav Gupta as Managing Director for Asia client advisory

Klay Group has announced the appointment of Gaurav Gupta as Managing Director – Client Advisor for Asia, as the firm continues to expand its footprint across key regional markets.

Based in Singapore, Gupta will report to Arjun Anand, Chief Executive Officer (APAC), and will focus on advising ultra-high-net-worth clients on portfolio construction and cross-border wealth strategies.

Strengthening Asia expansion strategy

The appointment comes as Klay Group accelerates its growth in Asia, driven by rising demand for institutional-quality investment solutions and globally diversified portfolios among high-net-worth individuals and families.

Kalpesh Khakhria, Chairman of the firm, said Gupta’s experience working with sophisticated clients across multiple markets will play a key role in enhancing the company’s client offering and supporting its global expansion plans.

Meeting demand for sophisticated advisory services

Arjun Anand noted that demand from ultra-high-net-worth clients is increasingly shifting toward holistic and tailored financial advice, particularly in areas involving cross-border investments and long-term wealth structuring.

He added that Gupta’s client-centric approach and international experience position him well to support the firm’s ambitions in Asia.

Extensive experience across global markets

Gupta brings more than 21 years of experience spanning private banking, investment advisory, and research. Over his career, he has worked with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and corporates across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.

Prior to joining Klay Group, he served as an Executive Director at Nomura, where he was recognised as a Top 10 Banker and contributed to talent development through the firm’s Junior Talent Board.

Expanding global wealth capabilities

The appointment reflects Klay Group’s broader strategy to strengthen its capabilities in wealth management, multi-family office services, and corporate advisory, as it seeks to meet the evolving needs of global investors.

With Asia emerging as a key growth market, the firm aims to deliver customised, cross-border financial solutions that align with the increasingly complex requirements of ultra-high-net-worth clients.