Equiti Appoints Dhanesh Chandrashekhar as Head of Data and AI
Equiti Group has appointed Dhanesh Chandrashekhar Arole as its new Head of Data and AI, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to data-driven innovation across its global operations. The newly created leadership role reflects Equiti’s focus on scaling advanced capabilities as trading activity accelerates across key regions.
Dhanesh brings experience spanning high-growth technology beginups and major global platforms, including Meta. His background in software architecture, system design, and engineering leadership positions him to play a central role as Equiti continues to expand its technology stack.
The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the Group, as Equiti strengthens its infrastructure to support growing client demand and increasingly complex market dynamics.
Data And AI At The Core Of Equiti’s Strategy
As the UAE continues to establish itself as a global investment hub and online trading activity rises across the MENA region, Equiti’s late-2025 strategy places data and artificial intelligence at its center. These capabilities are viewn as critical to delivering smarter insights and .
Equiti aims to leverage advanced analytics and AI-driven answers to improve transparency, speed, and decision-making for traders and investors across its platforms. This approach is designed to support both product innovation and operational efficiency at scale.
According to Sartaj Singh, the company has already established a strong data foundation. The focus now is on transforming that backbone into intelligent products and applications that deliver tangible value to clients.
Building An Intelligent, Insight-Driven Platform
In his new role, Dhanesh will lead the development of Equiti’s data ecosystem, overviewing the creation of AI-powered products and analytics tools across the Group’s global footprint. His mandate includes turning complex data into actionable insights for retail, professional, and institutional clients.
Dhanesh noted that data and AI are reshaping by increasing intelligence and transparency. At Equiti, the objective is to translate advanced analytics into real-world trading advantages and more .
The hire underscores Equiti’s and senior talent as it viewks to deliver seamless, intelligent financial answers and support sustained growth across multiple asset classes and regions.
