OUR APPROACH

Success comes from great teams.

We believe that strong teams innovate, build process, manage risk and create value. We challenge each other to think differently so that we can create impact.

Meet the team

Our team of experts have more than one hundred years of business and investment experience between them.

Aditi Bagri

Based in the UAE Aditi is responsible for Metdist’s global strategy, executive level recruitment and overall portfolio performance. Trustee of the Bagri Foundation. Experience across sectors including digital, hospitality and real estate. Co-leading Metdist Capital with a focus on pioneering businesses with clear impact and exponential growth potential.

Amisha Bagri

Based in the UK Amisha is responsible for Metdist’s global strategy, executive level recruitment and overall portfolio performance. Trustee of the Bagri Foundation. Experience across sectors including FMCG, hospitality, education and healthcare. Co-founder of Metdist Capital, and looking for tech-enabled, innovative and purpose driven businesses. Amisha is particularly interested in healthcare/biotech and education-focused companies.

CEO Global
Uday Singhi

Uday has more than forty years of trading and investment experience. In addition to being the Global CEO, he manages the Bagri family private investment portfolio and leads the Group on macro strategy. He has expertise in multiple asset classes including FX, commodities, equities, bonds and crypto currencies.

CEO UK
Nigel Dentoom

Nigel has a track record of developing growth-stage companies across multiple sectors, with focus on emerging markets, including mainland China. Served on the boards of thirty five companies. Proven record in M&A, corporate finance and turnarounds. Led the sale of five groups. Sector expertise in global commodities trade and finance, financial services & advisory. Designed, created and implemented the partnership structure with CCBI Metdist.

Technology Lead
Nicolay Astashov

Nicolay has two decades of experience in the technology sector. He has been with Metdist since 2012 and is the lead architect of the Group's global technology strategy. His role encompasses strategic planning, installation and management of data, process, and innovation. Having been interested in the power of technology from the age of eight (when he reassembled a motorbike), Nicolay is passionate about creating sustainable outcomes and competitive advantage. He is involved in the review of all technology-related projects within the Group. Nicolay has sector expertise in blockchain, crypto currencies, artificial intelligence, and robotics. He also holds an MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency.

Legal & Finance Lead
Iryna Shemyakina

Iryna heads legal and finance for the Group in the Middle East. A lawyer and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales with over fifteen years of experience across various industries and geographies, including five years in audit and tax advisory with PwC. Sector expertise in hospitality, digital, property management and real estate, business services.