Macquarie Asset Management (“MAM”) has announced the appointment of Prateek Jhawar as Head of Real Assets, India, effective January 2026. This strategic leadership move reinforces MAM’s commitment to investing in and enhancing critical infrastructure across energy, transportation, and social sectors in one of its key growth markets.
In his new role, Prateek will lead MAM’s infrastructure and green investment teams in India, driving origination and investment strategies to advance the firm’s next phase of growth.
Prateek joins MAM from Avendus Capital, where he worked since 2008 and rose to senior leadership positions. With over 21 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance, he has a proven track record in mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions across infrastructure, power, logistics, and real estate, as well as deep structuring and fundraising expertise. At Avendus, he established the structured finance and special situations advisory business and later founded the Infrastructure and Real Assets vertical, building a highly regarded advisory team recognized for its sector depth.
A Chartered Accountant and CFA charter holder, Prateek also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mumbai University.
Welcoming him to the role, Verena Lim, Co‑Head of Asia‑Pacific Macquarie Asset Management Infrastructure and CEO of Macquarie Group in Asia, said: “We are delighted to welcome Prateek to Macquarie Asset Management. His deep experience across various sectors and ability to leverage his established network will strengthen our investment capabilities in a growing market like India and deliver long‑term value for our investors.”
This appointment underscores Macquarie Asset Management’s commitment to strengthening its leadership bench and advancing sustainable infrastructure investments in India’s evolving real asset landscape.
