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Lead Analyst, Services
Anirudh Jain
Brings clarity to complex decisions and consistently strengthens outcomes across the global team.
VOTES RECEIVED14,006
2026 Lead Analyst Awards
Recognising the people whose judgement, partnership and commitment strengthen our work across every geography.
OFFICIAL BALLOTLead Analyst of the Year
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Analyst, Business Services
Ashwin Cadambi
A precise and resourceful analyst who advances shared priorities with energy and integrity.
VOTES RECEIVED12,066
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Lead Analyst, Technology
Bharat Patel
A trusted collaborator known for rigorous analysis, thoughtful leadership, and dependable execution.
VOTES RECEIVED9,628
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Senior Analyst, Healthcare
Harjot Dhaliwal
Combines sector depth with an inclusive approach to deliver well-evidenced recommendations.
VOTES RECEIVED9,579
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Senior Analyst, Consumer
Aaradhya Daga
Creates lasting value through careful research, sound judgement, and constructive challenge.
VOTES RECEIVED8,988
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Lead Analyst
Shashwat Shukla
Shashwat Shukla is a Principal in the Digital team. He joined Apax Partners in 2021 and is currently based in London. Prior to joining Apax Partners, Shashwat worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company’s London and Dubai offices, where he advised clients on Strategy and Corporate Finance related topics. Previously, Shashwat was also a part of Bessemer Venture Partners where he led early stage investments in FinTech and Enterprise software companies. Shashwat holds an MBA from INSEAD and a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB).
VOTES RECEIVED7,057
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Lead Analyst
Jeff Lumbard
Jeff Lumbard is a Co Head of Americas on the Investor Relations team. He joined Apax in 2026 and is currently based in New York. Prior to joining Apax, Jeff was a member of Piper Sandler’s Private Capital Advisory team, where he worked with Institutional LPs throughout the Western US and Canada. He also worked as an Investor Relations professional at Northgate, Pantheon and Hamilton Lane, focused in the same regions. Jeff holds a BA in Economics from the University of Washington.
VOTES RECEIVED6,555
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Analyst, Digital
Bettina Lu
Builds alignment across geographies through incisive thinking and consistently high-quality work.
VOTES RECEIVED6,544
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Analyst, Technology
Adam Garson
Known for commercial curiosity, careful diligence, and a strong commitment to the wider team.
VOTES RECEIVED6,357
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Lead Analyst
Dave Evans
Dave Evans is a Partner of Apax Digital where he focuses on growth equity and buyout investments in high-growth internet, enterprise software, and technology-enabled services companies. He joined Apax in 2009 and is based in the New York office. Dave has led or participated in a number of the Apax Funds’ digital deals including Accurate Background, ClassPass (Mindbody), DLRdmv, Guesty, Lever, Magaya, MetaMetrics, and Petvisor. In addition, Dave has held several interim operating positions across the Apax Funds' portfolio. Prior to joining Apax, Dave was a member of the Financial Sponsors Group at Morgan Stanley. Dave holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Economics from Duke University.
VOTES RECEIVED5,690
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