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Farida Khambata
Director/Board Member at
EQUITY GROUP HOLDINGS PLC
Profile
Farida Khambata was the founder of Cartica Management LLC, founded in 2009, holding the title of Global Strategist.
Current jobs include Director at Cargills Food Services Pvt Ltd., Director at Dragon Capital Ltd. (Vietnam), Director at Dragon Capital Group Ltd., and Member at Cartica Management LP.
Former jobs include Non-Executive Director at Vietnam Enterprise Investments Ltd. from 2012 to 2015, Independent Director at Tata Sons Pvt Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. from 2014 to 2022, Independent Non-Executive Director at Bank Muscat SAOG, Non-Executive Director at Dragon Capital Markets (Europe) Ltd., Director at BDO Unibank, Inc. from 2010 to 2013, Director at Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Co., Ltd., Director at Cartica Acquisition Corp., Independent Non-Executive Director at Tata Steel Ltd. from 2021 to 2024, Independent Non-Executive Director at Tata Investment Corp.
Ltd. from 2022 to 2024, Principal at The World Bank Group, Regional Vice President at IFC Cos., and Regional Vice President at International Finance Corp.
of India.
Education includes a graduate degree from the University of Cambridge and a graduate degree from London Business School.
Farida Khambata active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| EQUITY GROUP HOLDINGS PLC | Director/Board Member | 2025-06-24 |
Cartica Management LLC
 Cartica Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cartica strives to create value for companies, communities and shareholders by investing in Emerging Markets companies. The firm’s strategy is built on three pillars: (i) value creation through bottom-up fundamental analysis; (ii) emerging markets expertise informing macro and country risk analysis; and (iii) engagement and “active ownership” to create value, particularly on environmental, social and governance issues and practices. | Founder | 2008-12-31 |
Cargills Food Services Pvt Ltd.
 Cargills Food Services Pvt Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants | Director/Board Member | - |
Cartica Management LP | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Dragon Capital Group Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Dragon Capital Ltd. (Vietnam)
 Dragon Capital Ltd. (Vietnam) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Farida Khambata
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TATA INVESTMENT CORPORATION LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2024-12-10 |
| TATA STEEL LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2024-12-10 |
| CARTICA ACQUISITION CORP | Director/Board Member | 2023-05-22 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 21 |
|---|---|
Tata Investment Corp. Ltd.
 Tata Investment Corp. Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as an investment company, which engages in investment activities | Finance |
Cartica Management LP | |
Vietnam Enterprise Investments Ltd.
 Vietnam Enterprise Investments Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Tata Sons Pvt Ltd.
 Tata Sons Pvt Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides commercial banking services | Finance |
The World Bank Group
 The World Bank Group SupranationalGovernment Operates as an international financial institution | Government |
Tata Steel Ltd.
 Tata Steel Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and supplies steel products, wires, tubes, bearings, agricultural equipment & iron | Non-Energy Minerals |
Bank Muscat SAOG
 Bank Muscat SAOG Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
University of Cambridge
 University of Cambridge Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Dragon Capital Markets (Europe) Ltd.
 Dragon Capital Markets (Europe) Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Manages an investment fund focusing on Vietnam-based investments | Miscellaneous |
IFC Cos.
 IFC Cos. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides movie production and distribution services | Consumer Services |
London Business School
 London Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Equity Group Holdings Plc
 Equity Group Holdings Plc Regional BanksFinance Provides retail banking services | Finance |
BDO Unibank, Inc.
 BDO Unibank, Inc. Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking, wealth management, non-life, life insurance, payments and IT services | Finance |
Cartica Management LLC
Cartica Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cartica strives to create value for companies, communities and shareholders by investing in Emerging Markets companies. The firm’s strategy is built on three pillars: (i) value creation through bottom-up fundamental analysis; (ii) emerging markets expertise informing macro and country risk analysis; and (iii) engagement and “active ownership” to create value, particularly on environmental, social and governance issues and practices. | Finance |
Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
 Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Kotak Life seeks to deliver outstanding value to their clients. Their savings and investment plans allow investors to park their funds in several avenues while saving and earning money from the same. The investor’s funds are invested systematically through these plans. | Finance |
Cargills Food Services Pvt Ltd.
Cargills Food Services Pvt Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
International Finance Corp. of India
 International Finance Corp. of India Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services to the energy, water, roads, phone connections, healthcare, education, sanitation and waste management sectors | Finance |
Dragon Capital Ltd. (Vietnam)
Dragon Capital Ltd. (Vietnam) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Finance |
Dragon Capital Group Ltd. | |
Cartica Acquisition Corp.
 Cartica Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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