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Kalpana Desai
Director/Board Member at
PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING LIMITED
Profile
Kalpana Desai is currently a Non-Executive Director at UK Government Investments Ltd. since 2022, an Independent Non-Executive Director at Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. starting in 2025, an Independent Non-Executive Director at The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels Ltd. starting in 2026, and an Associate Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
Former roles include Independent Director at Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. from 2015 to 2019, Independent Non-Executive Director at Henderson Group Plc from 2015 to 2017, Managing Director-Investment Banking Division at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong) from 2001 to 2009, Independent Non-Executive Director at Janus Henderson Group Ltd. from 2017 to 2026, Head-Macquarie Capital Asia at Macquarie Group Ltd. from 2009 to 2013, Member-Takeovers & Mergers Panel at Securities & Futures Commission from 2007 to 2014, and a position at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. from 2004 to 2012.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the London School of Economics & Political Science.
Kalpana Desai active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2025 |
| THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 13/05/2026 |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization for chartered accountant firm and students | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
UK Government Investments Ltd.
 UK Government Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides corporate finance and advisory services | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2022 |
Former positions of Kalpana Desai
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| JANUS HENDERSON GROUP | Director/Board Member | 30/06/2026 |
| CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC. | Director/Board Member | 07/08/2019 |
Henderson Group Plc
 Henderson Group Plc Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset and investment management services | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2017 |
Securities & Futures Commission
 Securities & Futures Commission Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Engages in regulating the securities and futures market | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2014 |
| MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITED | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2013 |
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| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc.
 Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking and brokerage services | Finance |
Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.
 Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. Marine ShippingTransportation Operates as an investment holding company whose subsidiaries engages in the provision of dry bulk shipping services | Transportation |
The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels Ltd.
 The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates as a holding company which engages in the development, ownership and management of hotels, commercial properties and clubs | Consumer Services |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization for chartered accountant firm and students | Commercial Services |
London School of Economics & Political Science
 London School of Economics & Political Science Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Macquarie Group Ltd.
 Macquarie Group Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides asset & wealth management, retail and business banking, capital, commodities & financing services | Finance |
Henderson Group Plc
Henderson Group Plc Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset and investment management services | Finance |
Securities & Futures Commission
Securities & Futures Commission Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Engages in regulating the securities and futures market | Finance |
Bank of America Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
 Bank of America Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong) Major BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
UK Government Investments Ltd.
UK Government Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides corporate finance and advisory services | Finance |
Janus Henderson Group Plc
 Janus Henderson Group Plc Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Finance |
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