NASHVILLE, TENN., – August 26, 2025 – AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”) (NYSE: AB), a leading global investment management firm, announced today that Pawan Panjwani has joined the firm as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Country Head of India.
In this leadership role, Mr. Panjwani will oversee the firm’s business operations across India, establish regional growth and strategy, and partner with global business units. He will focus on advancing digital and innovation capabilities, in addition to leveraging and refining talent strategy.
“Today, marks an exciting new chapter for AB India,” said AllianceBernstein Chief Operating Officer (COO) Karl Sprules. “In just two years, our Pune office has grown significantly in both scale and capabilities. We recognize Pune as a key growth engine for AB and are eager to expand our business and leadership presence across the region. Pawan’s leadership and experience will be instrumental in expanding our operations, strengthening our culture of collaboration, and unlocking the potential of our people across the region.”
AB officially opened its India office in 2023, has continued to expand its footprint from operations and finance staff to now include investment research, client and sales support, technology, and additional corporate functions. The India team remains focused on developing local talent, building inclusive employee networks, and contributing to local community initiatives.
Mr. Panjwani joined AllianceBernstein from BNY Mellon, where he most recently served as an India Managing Director and Head of Engineering. He has worked in the financial services industry for over 25 years, with previous leadership positions at Wells Fargo International, JP Morgan, Countrywide Financial, and Accenture.
Mr. Panjwani assumes the role from Mr. Tushar Shah, who has been selected for a U.S. based role within the firm.
About AllianceBernstein
AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets. As of July 2025, AllianceBernstein had $829 billion in assets under management. Additional information about AB may be found on our website, www.alliancebernstein.com .