360 ONE Appoints Abhishek Bhalotia as Chief Growth & People Officer

360 ONE, a prominent Indian wealth and asset management firm, has announced the appointment of Abhishek Bhalotia as its Chief Growth & People Officer. This strategic move places Bhalotia at the helm of two critical group-wide agendas: Business Development & Revenue Practice Management and the overall People agenda.

Strategic Leadership Infusion

Bhalotia’s growth mandate involves shaping and driving 360 ONE’s business development strategy across its Wealth, Asset Management, and Capital businesses. This includes a sharp focus on diverse client segments and global geographies.

• Growth Responsibilities: Business development strategy for Wealth, Asset Management, and Capital businesses.
• Key Client Segments: Ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW), high-net-worth (HNW), non-resident Indians (NRI), and institutional mandates.
• Geographic Focus: Priority geographies globally.

Karan Bhagat, Founder, MD & CEO of 360 ONE, emphasized Bhalotia’s three decades of leadership experience as an ideal fit for the firm’s future direction. Bhagat noted the interconnectedness of growth and people disciplines, expressing confidence in Bhalotia’s ability to enhance revenue predictability and leadership depth across the Group.

Cultivating Talent and Culture

On the People Agenda, Bhalotia will spearhead the Group’s Talent Management Strategy and Acquisition, aligning it with long-term growth objectives. He will also develop and oversee the Learning & Development agenda, specifically for senior management.

• Talent Management: Leading Group’s Talent Management Strategy and Acquisition approach.
• Strategic Collaboration: Working with Wealth, Asset, and Capital leadership on business builds.
• Development Focus: Overseeing Learning & Development across all businesses and functions, with a focus on senior management.
• Culture Custodian: Ensuring organizational values and ways of working remain consistent as 360 ONE scales and integrates acquisitions.

Bhalotia brings extensive experience from over three decades with the Kotak Group, where he held various leadership positions. His roles spanned critical areas of financial services in both Indian and international markets.

• Kotak Group Roles: Private Banking, Institutional Sales, Asset Management.
• Market Expertise: Equity and Fixed Income Sales & Trading, Proprietary Investment Management.
• Recent Position: National Business Head for Kotak Bank’s flagship Private Banking business.

360 ONE’s Market Position

360 ONE stands as a leading Indian wealth and asset management firm, managing substantial assets and serving a broad client base. The firm has received numerous accolades since its inception, underscoring its market leadership.

• Assets Under Management (AUM): Exceeding USD 82 billion (INR 7.8 lakh crore).
• Client Base: Serving over 8,900 families and corporates.
• Awards Received: Over 200 awards since 2008.
• Key Recognitions: India’s Best Independent Wealth Manager (Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026), Best Domestic Private Bank – India (Asian Private Banker’s 15th Awards for Distinction).
• Global Presence: Headquartered in Mumbai, operating across 32 major domestic and global financial hubs.

This appointment of Abhishek Bhalotia, with his profound industry experience, signals 360 ONE’s clear commitment to fortifying its growth trajectory and deepening its organizational capabilities amidst continued expansion and strategic acquisitions.