18 Acquisition International - Global CFO Excellence Awards 2023 infrastructure of the business in order to support its growth. Success will be measured in being able to do so.” Looking ahead, the future seems bright for this impressive firm. The hard work of Ms Karadia cannot be understated, and her drive for the future will push a bold new path for all concerned. This is a fund that will have to be watched with great interest. Company: Andromeda Capital Management (UK) LLP Name: Nimika Karadia Web Address: www.andromedainvestors.com Most Influential Investment Management CFO 2023 (UK): Nimika Karadia ndromeda Capital Management (UK) LLP is a new name on the market, with the Andromeda Fund Ltd being launched in October 2022. Nimika Karadia has been an essential part of the success of the fund, managing every aspect of its operation. Designed as part of a top-down global strategy investing in fixed income and focusing on regime change, investing primarily in developed markets, Ms Karadia has made a success of her work, earning her just recognition in the Global CFO Excellence Awards from Acquisition International. Since entering the industry in 2005, Ms Karadia has worked primarily in the non-investment side of the business. What she brought to Andromeda, after six years as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Numen Capital LLP, was an in depth knowledge of fundamental operations. More so than many in the industry, Ms Karadia has an awareness of all revenue and costs to the business, and the various timing and nuances of each. It’s little surprise that this knowledge has allowed her to be highly dynamic in her approach to the financial markets. This is good because the industry is always changing. New regulations and new technologies have forced organisations in every sector to adapt, and this need to change has meant that Ms Karadia has always strived to push boldly forward before changes are forced upon her and her teams. We asked Ms Karadia what style her leadership takes. “My focus is on building a team whose core values are respect and trust amongst each other,” she explains. “I have found that this is best done by leading by example. Over the years I have covered and/or held all roles and have always been able to help, support and understand the issues that the team faces and be a ‘hands on’ COO & CFO covering day to day aspects of the business as well as managing strategic decisions.” Again, it is clear that knowing the industry back to front is what sets Ms Karadia apart from the crowd. As such, it’s little wonder that she plans to develop and innovate the infrastructure of the business and continuously look to seek ways to improve processes to bring about greater efficiencies throughout. “I have always sought to embrace change and challenges,” says Ms Karadia, “and Andromeda is at the beginning of its journey. I am excited to continue to develop the A May23363 Launching a new investment fund is no easy task, but one which Nimika Karadia managed with flying colours. Overseeing all operational aspects of the business, as well as also handling matters related to the overall management company, her achievements are immensely impressive. In the Global CFO Excellence Awards 2023, Nimika earned astounding success. We dig a little deeper to find out more.
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