The Oman-India Joint Investment Fund – Management Company (OIJIF) has appointed Satish Chavva as its Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2025. The fund is a private equity manager promoted by the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) and the State Bank of India (SBI). This leadership change comes as OIJIF seeks to enhance its operations and impact in the investment landscape.

Chavva joins OIJIF from British International Investment (BII), which is the UK’s development finance institution. He has held various roles at BII, including leading Direct Private Equity for South Asia. With over 20 years of experience in private equity investing and finance, Chavva has a strong background that aligns with OIJIF’s goals. Notably, he has previously served as Director of Investments at OIJIF from 2016 to 2022, where he was instrumental in shaping the firm’s investment strategy.

In his statement, Chavva expressed his honor in taking on the CEO role at OIJIF, highlighting the organization’s strong legacy in the mid-market private equity sector in India. He looks forward to working closely with the board and team to drive strategic growth and create value for investors. OIJIF recently received regulatory approval to launch its third fund, Oman-India Joint Investment Fund III (Fund III), which aims for a target size of $250 million and will focus on sectors such as consumer services, financial services, healthcare, niche manufacturing, and technology.

Chavva’s extensive experience in investment management is expected to play a crucial role in guiding OIJIF through its next growth phase. The fund is optimistic that under his leadership, it will continue to thrive and strengthen its partnerships within India’s dynamic investment environment.