Arpita Vinay is a prominent figure in the wealth management industry, recognized for her leadership and innovation. As the Sr. Managing Director and Co-CEO of Spark Capital Private Wealth Management (PWM), she has played a pivotal role alongside S Ganashyam in driving the expansion and growth of Spark Capital PWM. Their collaborative efforts have spearheaded the company’s trajectory, setting new avenues for the organisation. Arpita’s career journey is marked by a remarkable transition from her early days at Tata Steel as an engineer to rising through the ranks in the wealth management sector, working for HSBC as Head of Premier Banking and Managing Director & Co-Head at Centrum Wealth. With over two decades of experience in the financial services sector, Arpita’s expertise and strategic vision have propelled her to the forefront of the wealth management landscape. She has won many accolades and awards in the wealth management sector. Arpita’s strategic foresight has been instrumental in formulating Spark Capital PWM’s growth and expansion strategy. She has played a pivotal role in assembling top talent from the industry, growing the team from 60 employees to a robust force of 300 employees. Today, Spark Capital PWM maintains a strong presence in key Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Pune. Under the able leadership of Arpita, Spark Capital PWM has expanded its reach and holistic offerings that integrates the Spark Group’s Equity Research DNA and Investment Banking and Asset Management expertise to curate bespoke ideas and solutions. The company provides personalised solutions to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and family offices, catering to their diverse and complex financial needs. Arpita holds a distinguished educational background, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering and completing her MBA in Finance from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) Delhi. Additionally, she holds the STEP Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Private Wealth, further enhancing her qualifications in the field