Mumbai, Aug 17: LGT Wealth India today announced the appointment of Harsh Agarwal as Chief Investment Officer, Equities.
In this role, Harsh will lead the firm’s equity investment platform and the investments team. He will spearhead the development of investment products and blend of the investment strategies to drive cutting edge investment solutions for the investors.
Harsh brings over two decades of experience across asset management, hedge funds, proprietary trading and equity research. He has managed long-only and long-short equity strategies and has extensive experience in portfolio construction, risk management and the application of quantitative techniques alongside fundamental research.
He began his career working with global hedge fund managers and quantitative portfolio managers, where he developed expertise in investment process design, macro analysis, stock selection and alpha generation. Over the years, he has worked across fundamental, quantitative and macro-driven investment frameworks.
Most recently, Harsh was President – SIFs at 360 ONE Asset, where he was responsible for developing and managing specialized investment strategies. Prior to that, he served as Head of Alternative Strategies at Tata Asset Management, where he built and led the firm’s AIF long-short business and managed one of India’s largest and most successful domestic long-short funds which was ranked No. 1 for three years in a row by PMSAIFWORLD.
Commenting on the appointment, Atul Singh, Managing Director & CEO, LGT Wealth India, said:
“The investment landscape is becoming increasingly complex, making it essential for investors to benefit from multiple perspectives and a broader investment toolkit. Harsh’s ability to combine fundamental research, quantitative techniques and disciplined portfolio construction aligns closely with our investment philosophy. His leadership will further strengthen our ability to identify opportunities across market cycles and deliver differentiated outcomes for our clients.”
The appointment reflects LGT Wealth India’s continued focus on strengthening its depth of expertise and breadth of investment capabilities and delivering fundamental along with quantitative based research-driven investment solutions to clients.
LGT Wealth India in brief
LGT Wealth India is majority owned by LGT Group, a leading international private banking and asset management group that has been fully controlled by the Liechtenstein Princely Family for over 90 years. We offer comprehensive investment solutions for private investors, with a particular focus on entrepreneurial and family wealth, drawing from the legacy of LGT’s long-standing experience in managing the assets of the Princely Family. The global scale and access of LGT, combined with its stability, deep client focus and long-term approach, will enable us to build relationships that transcend generations with you. www.lgtindia.in.
LGT Group in brief
LGT is a leading international private banking and asset management group that has been fully controlled by the Liechtenstein Princely Family for over 90 years. As at 31 December 2025, LGT managed assets of CHF 386.1 billion for wealthy private individuals and institutional clients. LGT employs 6000 people who work out of more than 40 locations in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Australia and the Middle East. www.lgt.com.