Dhaval Buch is a prominent business executive and the husband of Madhabi Puri Buch, the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). He is currently a senior advisor at Blackstone, a global investment firm, and Alvarez & Marsal, a professional services firm. His career spans over three decades, during which he has gained extensive operational experience across various regions, including Asia, Africa, Russia, and the United States.
Buch’s professional background includes roles at major companies such as Hindustan Unilever, where he held senior positions. He has expertise in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain planning, procurement, and distribution. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology.
In recent news, Dhaval Buch’s advisory role at Blackstone has come under scrutiny due to potential conflicts of interest related to his wife’s position as SEBI Chairperson. Hindenburg Research on August 10 has raised concerns about his involvement in real estate investment trusts (REITs), as Blackstone is a significant investor in this sector in India
