Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Keki Mistry joins the Advisory Board of Cox & Kings

Keki Mistry has joined the Advisory Board of  Cox & Kings Ltd, the leading holidays and education travel group with operations in 26 countries across continents.

Mistry brings with him over three decades of work experience from various fields, especially the banking & financial services sector. He has been instrumental in the successful transformation of HDFC into India’s leading financial services conglomerate by facilitating the formation of companies including HDFC Bank Ltd, HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd, HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company and HDFC ERGO General Insurance.

Mistry, in his role on the Advisory Board of Cox & Kings, will offer strategic advice to the company’s Board.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Peter Kerkar, Director, Cox & Kings Ltd said, “We are delighted to bring Mr. Mistry on the advisory board. His expertise in financial markets would help us to scale our business to new heights. Under his guidance, we are hopeful to tap new opportunities and are confident to achieve our strategic goals, which will also help in enhancing shareholders value.”

The Board of Cox & Kings Ltd comprises Mr. ABM Good (Non Executive Chairman), Mr. Peter Kerkar (Non Executive Director), Ms. Urrshila Kerkar (Executive Director), Mr. Pesi Patel (Independent Director), Mr. S.C. Bhargava (Independent Director) and Mr. M Narayanan (Independent Director).

Mistry is a chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).  He started his career in 1975 with AF Ferguson & Co, a renowned chartered accountancy firm, followed by short stint with Hindustan UniLever Ltd and Indian Hotels Company Ltd. In 1981, he joined HDFC Ltd and was inducted on its board in 1993. Presently he is the Vice Chairman and CEO of HDFC.

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