Spark Asia Impact Managers Private Limited(Formerly Spark Fund Managers Private Limited)

P Krishnan

• Schemes managed 2
• Total AUM ₹716.34 Cr
• Highest return in 1 year -2.30 %

Profile

Mr.Krishnan has about 30 years of experience in asset management and equities. Apart from the long stint in Indian asset management space, Krishnan has experience in regional emerging markets such as China, Taiwan, Korea and the ASEAN region. One of the most experienced equity fund managers in India. Was the manager of India’s first bank sponsored mutual fund scheme (SBI Mutual Fund) between 1990 to 92. Was the fund manager of India’s first private sector mutual fund Kothari Pioneer Bluechip Fund which is now Franklin Indian Bluechip Fund Franklin Indian Bluechip Fund is the oldest continuing open end mutual fund in India. It was also the best ranked mutual fund in its category during 1993 94 when Krishnan was the fund manager.Had a 19 year stint with Carlson Funds and DNB Asset Management, Norway from 1998. Experience in several Asian EMs during the stint with DNB. Including asset allocation experience between China and India as the lead manager for DNB Asian Small Cap Fund. Krishnan brings with him experience of setting up mutual funds in India from early 1990s with roles in setting up operations,distribution and allied functions. Has a deep understanding of the financial markets in India and investor behaviour across many market as well as political cycles in India.He holds a B.E in Computer Science and a PGDM (MBA) from IIM, Bangalore (one of the top three business schools in India)