FOUNDER & CEO


  • Founder & CEO

    With over 25 years of experience in finance, investment banking, and consulting, Vatsala Arunachalam, a Chartered Accountant specializes in structuring financial solutions for high-growth companies, focusing on alternative investments and sustainable projects. As founder and CEO of VA Advisory, she has facilitated high-value deals across Southeast Asia in sectors such as renewable energy, technology, real estate, sports, and aquaculture.
    Previously, Vatsala served as an investment manager at a prominent single-family office in Malaysia, a global investor in alternative investments, where she led strategic corporate transactions and evaluated top-quartile global investment funds.

    Recently engaged in multi-billion-dollar real estate transactions across four jurisdictions, serving as a key member of the Deal Transformation Group.


    Key expertise:
    Corporate transactions & Fundraising
    Strategic planning in renewable energy & impact investments
    Family Office, Private equity, venture capital & hedge fund advisory

    for inquiries or collaborations, connect via email or LinkedIn

ADVISORY BOARD


  • SENIOR ADVISOR

    Firoz Shroff    , a seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist, with 35 years of international experience, he has built a reputation as a visionary leader in wealth creation, corporate finance, and strategic partnerships. Firoz has led and advised on multi-billion-dollar transactions across various industries, including investment banking, real estate development, and intellectual capital.

    Key achievements & deals:
    Managed over $5 billion worth of global transactions through his family office, focusing on real estate, financial services, and trading activities.

    Notable memberships & leadership roles:

    President, United Nations Association of Canada (UNACTO): revitalized the Toronto chapter, converting it into a self-sustaining organization.

    Founder & idea sponsor, social entrepreneurship fund: invests in public companies to create new revenue streams with social impact, enhancing shareholder value.

    Global mentor & keynote speaker: Mentored leaders across industries and has spoken at prestigious institutions like Tulane university’s social entrepreneurship MBA program and Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers school of management.