About Us

Who We Are
Who We Serve
Why Us
Leadership
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Our Approach
CSR
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Who we are

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms.

Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 600 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide.

We EMPOWER our clients to drive revenues higher. We INNOVATE using our proprietary technology and automation solutions. Finally, we enable our clients to TRANSFORM their operating model and cost base.

6,000+

Employees and counting

600+

Satisfied clients

USD5bn

Saved for clients annually

13+

Cities presence globally

10,000+

Children's education sponsored

20+

Working with 20+ NGOs focusing on education, entrepreneurship and the environment

5,000+

Volunteering hours spent by employees annually

36.5%

Women Employees. We take pride in women's empowerment and skill development.

Who we serve

Our clients include leading financial institutions, asset managers, Fortune 100 corporations, mid-tier companies and boutique investment banks

Asset Managers

Brokerages and Trading Firms

Commercial and Regional Banks

Consulting and Corporate Firms

Corporate and Investment Banks

Hedge Funds

Market Research Firms

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Private Wealth Management Services

Specialist Advisory Firms

Why Acuity Knowledge Partners

Our Advantage

Nearly two decades of experience serving global financial services industry.

Customized Client-centric Solutions

We listen carefully and work in a consultative fashion This creates a competitive edge which is truly sustainable.

Financial Services Domain Expertise

Our global talent pool of subject matter experts understands the context of client challenges.

BEAT-enabled Solutions Suite

Our proprietary suite of technology tools helps clients differentiate in the market.

Flexible, Multilingual Global Delivery

Global platform of on-shore and offshore delivery centers enables us to service clients 24x7.

Meet the Team

Executive Leadership
Board Of Directors

Philip Gore-Randall

Chairman

Robert King

Chief Executive Officer

Ian Mullen

Chief Financial Officer

Damian Burleigh

Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer

Chanakya Dissanayake

Managing Director – Co-Head of Global Delivery Operations

Sumit Chhabra

Managing Director – Co-Head of Global Delivery Operations

Avadhesh Dixit

Chief Human Resources Officer

Joyce Church

Managing Director, Chief of Staff

Philip Gore-Randall

Chairman

Robert King

Chief Executive Officer

Ian Mullen

Chief Financial Officer

Robin Bell-Jones

Partner, Head of London Permira

Chris Pell

Principal Permira

Daniel Tan

Principal, Head of Asia Permira

Tim Swales

Partner Equistone

Alan Middleton

Non-Executive Director

Dr Sunil K. Singh

Non-Executive Director

How to engage with us

We understand that each client is unique and hence, we are open to different engagement models. Below are the three most frequently employed engagement models by our clients.

Block of Hours Model

Description:
Client purchases a block of hours that can be used any time during the month

Suitable for:

Clients with variable workflow; support during peak cycles

Highlight:

Flexibility to utilize capacity at any time during the month
Teams are staffed with relevant subject-matter experts as per project requirements
The client will always have a single point of contact at Acuity Knowledge Partners

Ad-hoc Project Model

Description:

Support on a standalone project basis, with no long-term commitment

Suitable for:

Standalone tasks and smaller engagements

Highlight:

Ability to staff any team size at short notice for any time period
Teams are staffed with relevant subject-matter experts as per project requirements
Full visibility of project costing

Dedicated Staff Model

Description:

Team is solely dedicated to the client and works as an extension of the client’s onshore team

Suitable for:

Seamless team extension; clients with steady workflow, for provision of basic to complex support

Highlight:

Fosters a deep understanding of the client’s requirements and a strong relationship with the onshore team
Knowledge sharing leads to high value addition and increased efficiency
Teams are staffed in a secure single-client room

Looking for a custom engagement model that suits your business needs?

20 Years of Legacy

A lot has changed in the past two decades. Markets have tumbled and risen, trends have come and gone, and the old order has been disrupted by the arrival of new players. Technology has accelerated change and painted all market sectors afresh. Despite all odds, we have thrived, excelled, and grown.

We are delighted to announce that Acuity Knowledge Partners has been certified as

Great Place to Work in India.

Great Place to Work in India

We are invested in our employees and empower them to be exceptional.

Giving back to society

Corporate social responsibility has been a part of our approach to doing business for many years. We actively support activities for social empowerment, inclusive development and environmental sustainability.

Each year, we expand and incorporate projects that support many areas in need of social intervention. Here, we have shared some of the projects we are involved with and our journey so far in the CSR domain.

View Our Social Initiatives