When underwriting a deal, exit strategy was considered from the outset, with a strong preference for multiple exit options beyond just IPOs. Aravind Krishnan highlighted the importance of early value creation initiatives and seizing timely exit windows.
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Aravind leads Blackstone’s Private Equity Business in Southeast Asia and is based out of Singapore.
Since initially joining Blackstone in 2013, Mr. Krishnan has been involved in the execution of the firm’s investments in TaskUs, Aakash Education, Simplilearn, Xpressbees, Blue Yonder, and International Tractors. He currently serves on the boards of Simplilearn, Aakash Education, and Aakash Edutech.
Before joining Blackstone in 2013, Mr. Krishnan worked as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company. Mr. Krishnan received a Bachelor and Masters in Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras and an MBA with High Distinction from the Harvard Business School, where he graduated as a Baker Scholar.
