"Citius, Altius,
Fortius."
Riyaz Ladiwala
Chief Operating Officer
Neo Wealth & Asset Management
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With nearly three decades of experience, Riyaz stands as a visionary leader who has transformed India's financial technology landscape. As a seasoned executive bridging business and technology across Capital Markets, Wealth Management, and Asset Management, he has consistently pioneered digital innovations that have revolutionized how financial services are delivered in India. His expertise spans digital strategy, AI implementation, business transformation, and leveraging technology to enhance client experiences while driving operational efficiency. Throughout his illustrious career at organizations including Equitymaster.com, Edelweiss Global Investment Advisors, Nuvama Group, and currently as COO at Neo Group, Riyaz has built robust platforms that have enabled unprecedented scaling of wealth and asset management businesses. His forward-thinking approach to both modern technologies (AI and data analytics) and classical systems has resulted in platforms handling billions in assets, millions of clients, and transformational digital experiences that have set new industry standards. A respected industry voice, he regularly contributes his expertise at international forums and engages with regulators on policy matters in the wealth and asset management space.


After close to three decades in Wealth and Asset Management, I chose Neo for its bold vision—where clients are at the heart of every innovation and technology is used not just to improve, but to transform experiences. Neo's mission to redefine how value is delivered in this industry aligns perfectly with my belief that the future belongs to those who combine purpose with intelligent innovation.