WhiteOak Capital appoints Goldman Sachs' Hiren Dasani as Emerging Markets CIO

WhiteOak Capital, the manager of the Ashoka India Equity investment trust, has appointed Hiren Dasani as its chief investment officer for emerging markets, effective August 12, 2025. Dasani joins from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where he served as co-head of global emerging markets equity and lead portfolio manager for the India Equity Portfolio since 2017. Dasani left GSAM in June after 18 years with the company.

WhiteOak Capital, the manager of the Ashoka India Equity investment trust, has appointed Hiren Dasani as its chief investment officer (CIO) for emerging markets, effective August 12, 2025. Dasani joins from Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), where he served as co-head of global emerging markets equity and lead portfolio manager for the India Equity Portfolio since 2017. Dasani left GSAM in June after 18 years with the company [3].

Dasani will bring his extensive experience in emerging markets to WhiteOak. At GSAM, he was responsible for managing the India Equity Portfolio and played a pivotal role in the firm's global emerging markets equity strategy. His appointment is seen as a significant move to bolster WhiteOak's investment capabilities in the region.

The appointment follows a period of growth and expansion for WhiteOak. The firm has been building its presence in India and emerging markets, with a focus on high conviction, long-only investments. Dasani's expertise aligns well with WhiteOak's investment philosophy, which emphasizes robust performance and a 'performance first' culture.

Investors in the Ashoka India Equity investment trust can expect Dasani's leadership to bring a fresh perspective and potentially enhance the trust's performance. His appointment is part of WhiteOak's ongoing efforts to strengthen its management team and expand its investment capabilities.

References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/ashoka-india-equity-investment-trust-has-new-co-manager-ce7c5edbd18cf320
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/india-and-emerging-markets-trusts-welcome-new-whiteoak-manager-ce7c5edbd18ef324
[3] https://citywire.com/investment-trust-insider/news/ashoka-manager-hires-senior-investor-from-goldman-sachs/a2471529