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Ketan Patel
Patel, Ketan
Patel, KetanFounder & CEO, Greater Pacific Capital; Trustee, World Academy of Art & Science |
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Founder & CEO, Greater Pacific Capital; Trustee, World Academy of Art & Science
Ketan is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Pacific Capital, an investment firm focused on the growth of India and its link to the world’s major economies and has invested in financial services, technology and healthcare. Previously, he was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, where he led the bank’s Strategic Group. His career spans investment banking, consulting and industry, as a strategic advisor to leaders in business and government. He is the author of “The Master Strategist” (published by Random House, 2005).
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
Origins and Pathways for the Future of the World Academy of Art & Science Strategic Perspectives and Opportunities
( Human Security )
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The purpose of this paper is to lay the foundation for development of a new strategic plan for the work of the Academy to 2030. Its aim is to invite suggestions from WAAS members and partners regarding priorities for future work. It traces the origins and historical development of the Academy leading up to the present and provides an overview of recent activities and emerging opportunities aligned to its mission which were presented at a meeting of the Board of...
Lessons from the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022: Moving the World Beyond War
( War in Ukraine ), ( Peace and Security )
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Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has shaken the post-war liberal order, originally designed to prevent war in Europe and between advanced industrialised countries. While the mechanisms to avoid drawing neighbouring countries (and their allies) into the conflict appear to be holding, the risk of further escalation between Russia and NATO remains considerable. With deterrence, pre-emption and negotiation having failed, Western efforts have now shifted to actions that...
The Role of Finance in Solving Global Issues and in the Transition to a New Civilisation
( Money & Finance ), ( New Economics )
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Finance is one of the fundamental tools that has underpinned and shaped global civilisation, alongside agriculture and writing systems. During the past 5,000 years finance has adapted and innovated to scale civilisation by funding industrial development, technological advancement and human progress generally. Given this traditional role, finance should play an essential role in supporting the solutions to the world’s major challenges, including income inequality,...