He has been the Global General Counsel, Senior Vice President of Legal, and Company Secretary for prestigious business conglomerates, such as Hyundai Motor India, Ashok Leyland Group, Ramco Systems, Polaris, Financial Software & Systems, and Omzest Group. He has worked closely with Boards, promoters, and CXOs on issues related to corporate governance, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and regulations.
At Kepler Ventures, he advises clients with governance frameworks, risk management, and complex legal and regulatory challenges.
He has directed multi-sector engagements spanning manufacturing, consumer, retail, and supply chain industries, integrating comprehensive market analysis with results-oriented advisory services.
At Kepler Ventures, he oversees Strategy & Advisory Services, collaborating closely with leadership teams to define strategic priorities, inform decision-making, and facilitate scalable growth. Renowned for his methodical reasoning and practical methodology, Sundara assists organizations in converting intricate market dynamics into well-defined, actionable strategies.
Khaja Hameed is the Managing Partner at Kepler Ventures, with over two decades of experience across technology leadership, digital transformation, and investment-led advisory.
He has worked with corporates, investors, and promoters on technology strategy, platform scaling, and value creation initiatives, including M&A, strategic investments, and i2i-led advisory engagements. Khaja brings strong expertise in IT governance, transformation programs, and transaction-driven decision support.
At Kepler Ventures, he drives firm strategy, client delivery, and investment advisory platforms, supporting organizations in evaluating, structuring, and executing growth through acquisitions, partnerships, and technology-enabled investments.
He is a graduate of École Centrale de Paris and ESCP-EAP Business School. Bernard’s career reflects a dual path across management consulting at Bossard and senior roles in industry, primarily within the automotive sector—enabling him to build wide, cross-sectoral expertise. He is a specialist in rail, aeronautics, chemicals, and capital goods industries.
At Kepler Ventures, Bernard shapes strategic direction, drives international partnerships, and advises clients on cross-border growth and market expansion.
