Acuity Knowledge Partners Appoints Arijit Mitra as Managing Director – Chief Digital Products & Solutions Officer

Bangalore, India – September 24, 2024 – Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics, talent and technology solutions to the financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Arijit Mitra as Managing Director – Chief Digital Products & Solutions Officer, who will be based out of Bangalore. In this role, Arijit will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of digitally managed services and SaaS products, ensuring they are aligned with the company's strategic objectives while fostering innovation and the adoption of new technologies. His leadership will be pivotal in driving business growth and enhancing client satisfaction through the company’s diverse service and product offerings. Arijit will play a crucial role in guiding the business in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and generative technologies to enhance customer experience and service delivery.

Arijit has extensive experience in product development, product management, strategy, and architecture, with expertise in AI/ML and cloud-native platforms. He has developed multiple AI-enabled products recognized by Gartner in areas such as CRM, sales automation and low-code automation. He was the Head of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Pegasystems, where he led engineering teams in building market-leading CRM and business process automation products. He founded Mesh Labs and held key roles at prominent companies such as NetApp and Oracle. His unique skill set will be instrumental in driving innovation and growth within the company.

“Arijit brings a wealth of experience in building and scaling successful Technology and Engineering teams which, coupled with his deep understanding of enterprise customer demands, makes him a great Digital Products & Solutions Leader,” said Robert King, Chief Executive Officer, Acuity Knowledge Partners. “We are confident that his leadership will be instrumental in driving innovation and growth at Acuity, as he assumes responsibility for our digital products and solutions.”

On his new role, Arijit Mitra said, “I am excited for this opportunity to lead technology innovation in the financial services sector within a dynamic organization. I look forward to shaping our digital products and solutions strategy, driving our digital solutions to new heights, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to enhance our offerings. I am thrilled to collaborate with our talented teams to elevate the value we deliver to our clients across the globe.”

About Acuity Knowledge Partners 

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics, talent 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 650 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 16 locations worldwide.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

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