The People BehindEvery Transaction.

Vladislav Gershkovich is a physicist, lawyer, and investment professional with over 30 years of experience in international financial markets and corporate management. A graduate of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology with advanced degrees in Physics and Law, he has managed assets and trading operations across major exchanges including the NYSE, NASDAQ, London Stock Exchange, and Moscow Exchange, with expertise across equities, bonds, futures, and capital markets. He has advised major enterprises on structuring and governance and served on the boards of several listed corporations across Europe.

Educated in law and finance, Karan Dinesh Singh Rawat holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Masters of Laws, and a degree in Finance from Harvard University. He leads Spec Finance with a clear vision to build a next-generation financial institution out of GIFT City—redefining how capital is structured, deployed, and scaled across global markets. Operating at the center of strategy and execution, he drives high-value transactions, institutional partnerships, and long-term expansion. His broader ambition is to position GIFT City as a global epicenter of finance—an economic nucleus for next-generation financial structures, capital innovation, and cross-border deal-making.

Mr. Bhaskar Chaugule serves as the Director and Chief Technology Officer of SPEC Finance (IFSC) Pvt. Ltd., where he provides strategic leadership in shaping the Company’s technology vision. He has completed advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence from The University of Texas and further pursued technical and analytical learning at IIT Roorkee. He holds formal education in International Business from NMIMS, Mumbai, building a strong foundation in global business strategy and market dynamics. He has also studied Cyber Law at Government Law College, Mumbai, strengthening his understanding of regulatory frameworks and governance in the digital and financial ecosystem. He is a seasoned technology and business leader with extensive experience in digital transformation, enterprise solutions, and strategic business development. As Founder & Director of Navsya Technologies Pvt. Ltd., he has led business expansion across India and multiple international markets. His expertise in technology, partnerships, and innovation-driven solutions brings strong strategic value and supports sustainable business growth. Mr. Bhaskar Chaugule plays a key role in driving SPEC Finance’s innovation-led growth by integrating advanced technologies to build scalable, efficient, and future-ready financial solutions. He is committed to leveraging Artificial Intelligence and blockchain to develop inclusive and impactful solutions that advance financial innovation.

Saurabh Sharma is a corporate lawyer with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in General Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, and GIFT City practice. He has advised Indian and multinational clients, financial institutions, private equity investors, and high-growth companies on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including strategic investments, business transfers, private placements, and reorganizations. His work spans infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing, agritech, healthcare, technology, and defence, and includes India-side execution for global M&A involving listed entities and international buyers. In GIFT-IFSC, he has supported institutions on banking unit setups, fund structures, tokenization platforms, digital lending and payments frameworks, blockchain products, and sandbox initiatives, while guiding RBI and IFSCA approval pathways. Has part of community outreach, he actively mentors law students and young graduates.

Mr. Rajeshkumar Surani is a seasoned Banking and Finance professional and serves as the Principal Officer at SPEC Finance (IFSC) Pvt. Ltd.. He brings extensive financial insight, and a governance-oriented approach that strengthens the Company’s institutional framework. He holds an MBA in Finance, and further completed an Executive Diploma in Banking and Accounting from Nirma Institute of Management Studies in 2000. His academic and professional background reflects a strong blend of analytical discipline, financial expertise, and structured decision-making. At SPEC Finance, Mr. Rajeshkumar Surani brings significant value through his deep understanding of banking and financial systems, his prudent approach to governance, and his commitment to building a strong and credible operational foundation. His presence contributes to the Company’s focus on responsible growth, regulatory discipline, and the development of a resilient financial institution within the evolving IFSC ecosystem. His association with GIFT City reflects his appreciation for its progressive and emerging environment, which provides a distinctive platform to contribute with vision, purpose, and institutional perspective.

Hartej Singh serves as Trade Finance Manager at SPEC Finance (IFSC) Pvt. Ltd., where he helps strengthen the company’s trade finance operations amid a shifting global financial landscape. A B.Tech graduate from I.P. University, he combines technical know-how with financial expertise gained through years of handling intricate trade finance deals and international transactions. He brings more than a decade of experience in commodity trade finance, covering full transaction cycles, global banking relationships, cash flow management, and foreign exchange hedging. His disciplined execution and commercial judgment make him a valuable asset to SPEC Finance, helping the company deliver well-structured financial solutions across markets, while his GIFT City connection supports the firm’s global growth ambitions.