Meenal Sambre

Samaria Global Finance Limited

Director, United Kingdom

I graduated from prestigious Institute of Chartered Accounts of India (ICAI) in 1999and further Masters from a well ranked university in India. Since completing my education, I have worked with Tier 1 Investment and Corporate banks in Mumbai and London. I carry valuable unique experience of mobilising business funding for large and medium corporates, throughout my banking career I have been part of underwriting c. £800m of debt facilities. During this time I have built deep connections within the banking sector, international as well as domestic client network, industries, Ultra high net worth Individuals, amongst other things. I have also established relationships with a number of International Embassies. More recently I have formed my own company in 2020, company works as an intermediary for arranging funds. My company specialises in arranging funds for all kinds of businesses e.g. corporate syndications, structured finance, acquisition finance and equities for businesses and properties, start ups and growth capital amongst other things. I have raised £60m worth funds in past 3 years. Along with my business interests, I am elected executive committee member for ‘Institute of Chartered accounts of India – Uk Chapter’ – I manage external affairs for the team, I have established a number of institutional collaboration in UK for ICAI. I also publish quarterly magazine for ICAI UK I have mentored a number of young professionals including a number of women. I am a committee member of Women advisory Board of London Chamber of Commerce. I am also an active member of Conservative Party, I am an ex-councillor candidate for Croydon Borough. I am living in London since 2005 and think highly about UK’s contribution to my personal and professional growth, I am passionate about Women Empowerment, and I would like to serve back to the society and hopefully be a good mentor to women community to realise their aspirations. I am also very vigilant about increasing climate risk for the community I am active on a number of causes of Climate awareness.