Jwalant Nanavati — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Head of Investment Banking, Asia ex-Japan at Nomura
Serves on Nomura’s Global Investment Banking Executive Committee
Over 25 years of Investment Banking experience
Held roles at BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, and Lehman Brothers
Advises boards, founders, and financial sponsors across Asia on M&A, capital markets, and strategic financing
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Economics from Northwestern University

Biography

Jwalant Nanavati is the Head of Investment Banking for Asia ex-Japan at Nomura, where he also serves on the firm’s Global Investment Banking Executive Committee. In this role, he leads Nomura’s Investment Banking organization in the region, overseeing coverage, sectors, products, and talent. His work involves advising boards, founders, and financial sponsors across Asia on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital markets, private capital placements, and strategic financing transactions.