Gaurav Gupta Managing Director appointment marks a significant milestone as Klay Group, a financial services firm providing wealth management, multi-family office, asset management, and corporate advisory services, has appointed Gaurav Gupta as Managing Director and Client Advisor. Based in Singapore, Gupta will report to Arjun Anand, Chief Executive Officer for the Asia-Pacific region, and will advise ultra-high-net-worth clients across Asia on portfolio construction and cross-border wealth strategies.
The appointment reflects Klay Group’s continued expansion in Asia amid growing demand for institutional-quality, globally diversified investment solutions. Kalpesh Khakhria, Chairman of Klay Group, said Gupta’s experience advising sophisticated clients across markets will strengthen the firm’s client offering and support global expansion.
Background and Experience
Gaurav Gupta brings over 21 years of experience across private banking, investment advisory, and research. He has worked with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and corporates across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. Most recently, he served as an Executive Director at Nomura, where he was recognized as a Top 10 Banker and served on the firm’s Junior Talent Board.
Arjun Anand, Chief Executive Officer for Asia-Pacific, stated that the firm is seeing increasing demand from ultra-high-net-worth clients for institutional-quality advice. “Gaurav’s client-centric approach and cross-border experience make him a strong addition to our team in Asia,” Anand said.
Klay Group’s Regional Presence
Klay Group operates offices in Dubai, India, Singapore, London, and Australia, with a team of more than 140 professionals from over 13 nationalities. The firm has supported more than 450 families worldwide since its inception, maintaining a focus on bespoke strategies that preserve and grow wealth across generations. The company’s open architecture model ensures clients benefit from unbiased expertise and aligned incentives.
The firm is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Financial Conduct Authority UK, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Services are available to professional, accredited, and wholesale investors only.
Strategic Expansion in Asia
Gupta’s appointment comes as Klay Group strengthens its presence in Asia, a region experiencing significant growth in demand for wealth management services. The firm combines institutional rigor with personalized service, leveraging a dedicated in-house investment team and global analyst network to deliver tailored solutions across wealth management, multi-family office services, asset management, and corporate advisory.
