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Peacock Capital has announced the appointment of Mr. Deval Valia as Partner and Chief Executive Officer of its Investment Banking Advisory business. In this new capacity, he will be responsible for leading and expanding the firm’s advisory work, with a principal emphasis on real assets, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and structured capital solutions. The mandate also extends to identifying fresh avenues of growth, especially in the areas of real estate development, redevelopment projects in Mumbai, and allied business opportunities.
Mr. Valia’s association with Peacock Capital is not a sudden development. For more than a decade, he has worked in close concert with the firm’s founder, Mr. Piyush Gupta. Their longstanding professional relationship is expected to ensure continuity in strategy and clarity in vision, while also opening the door to new initiatives. Beyond his core remit in investment banking, Mr. Valia will contribute to the formulation and execution of broader strategic ventures that Peacock Capital seeks to pursue in the coming years.
The appointment brings to the organisation the benefit of Mr. Valia’s rich professional background. He has previously held significant positions at some of the country’s most respected institutions, including the State Bank of India, Piramal Capital, and Colliers. This range of experience has endowed him with deep expertise across the investment and capital markets. It has also enabled him to cultivate relationships with a wide spectrum of clients and stakeholders, both institutional and individual, which will be invaluable in his present role.
Mr. Valia is regarded as a seasoned professional in the field of investment and real estate finance. Over the years, he has demonstrated proficiency in the entire chain of activities: origination of deals, detailed evaluation of opportunities, underwriting of projects, careful structuring of financial arrangements, prudent leveraging, and timely monitoring of assets leading to successful exits. His skill in aligning financial strategies with client objectives has consistently resulted in positive outcomes for investors.
Equally important are his strengths in the management of relationships at the highest levels of business. By engaging directly with promoters and decision-makers, Mr. Valia has honed his ability to offer both strategic counsel and practical solutions. His work has often involved the resolution of complex real estate transactions, where insight, negotiation, and patience were required in equal measure. Such qualities, combined with his understanding of the capital markets, make him well suited to guide Peacock Capital’s investment banking activities in an increasingly competitive environment.
The firm, for its part, views his appointment as a step toward consolidating its presence in investment banking while simultaneously exploring new sectors of opportunity. Real assets, particularly in the context of India’s urban redevelopment needs, present a fertile field for growth. With Mr. Valia at the helm, Peacock Capital aims to deepen its engagement with developers, investors, and other stakeholders, thereby reinforcing its reputation as a trusted advisor and partner in the market.
Mr. Valia’s induction as Partner and Chief Executive Officer represents both continuity and renewal. It strengthens the existing foundation of Peacock Capital while equipping it with fresh leadership to pursue expansion in a dynamic sector.
