Ghanshyam Dass Joins Primus Partners As Senior Advisor

He has been actively involved in the development of business with Corporates, Banks, and Non-Banking Financial institutions in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

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27 May, 2020

Primus Partners, a consulting firm set up by industry veterans, focusing on India, today said that Ghanshyam Dass has joined as a Senior Advisor to support Primus’ growth journey and advise leadership on strategic initiatives. 


A seasoned business leader, Dass is the Vice President of the Para Athletics Federation of India, a Trustee of the Braj Foundation and a member of USIBC. He is also an Advisor on the Abhaya Foundation’s - National Advisory Council and serves on the governing council of Bangalore International Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation Centre. He formerly served as an advisor for various firms, facilitating the strengthening of core businesses, by maximizing business opportunities and optimizing market synergies across industry sectors. He supported these firms in building a strong pipeline from the assigned regional market.

Ghanshyam joined NASDAQ OMX Group in 2000 and served as the Managing Director – Asia Pacific & Middle East. He also served as the General Manager and Chief Executive of Majan International Bank (a subsidiary of Commerz Bank A. G., Frankfurt, Germany) in the Sultanate of Oman.

Speaking on his new role, Ghanshyam Dass said, “The Indian consulting is ready for its next wave of disruption. Primus Partners has India at its core and presents a distinct value proposition with Idea realization, than can help clients in examining implementability of futuristic ideas required for growth.” 

He has over 35 years of experience in domestic, international banking and capital markets. He has been active involved in the development of business with Corporates, Banks and Non-Banking Financial institutions in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.


He holds bachelor’s degree with honors in Economics from Delhi University, New Delhi, and masters’ degree in Linguistics (an Inter Disciplinary Course) from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 

Co-Founder & CEO, Primus Partners, Nilaya Varma said, “We welcome Ghanshaym as the newest member of Primus’ journey. His vast experience and familiar with the regulatory and business environment in the US, European Union, South East Asia, India and other major money center locations, will guide clients in strengthening relationship with the Regulators, various trade bodies and Government Departments at Centre and State Level.”