ASK Investment Managers, backed by Blackstone, has named George Heber Joseph as its Chief Investment Officer and CEO (Equity), signalling its strategic push into mutual funds and quant-based investing. With over 20 years of experience across ICICI Prudential AMC, Jio BlackRock, and ITI Mutual Fund, George is known for his stock-picking acumen and long-term value orientation.

He most recently played a key role in setting up Jio BlackRock in India as CIO. His earlier stint at ICICI Prudential saw him manage over $2 billion in equity assets and lead the PMS division to top-quartile returns. At ASK, he will lead PMS, AIFs, offshore funds, and the soon-to-launch mutual fund platform (SEBI in-principle approved).

Welcoming George, ASK Group CEO Sunil Rohokale said his deep expertise in equities and multi-platform fund management aligns with ASK’s vision of becoming a full-stack asset manager. George added that ASK’s conviction-led investing and client-first philosophy make it uniquely positioned to tap India’s growth story.

With this move, ASK aims to deepen equity leadership, expand client segments, and launch data-driven, innovation-led offerings across asset classes.