Leo Puri named Apax Partners adviser and chairman of India arm

Private Equity firm Apax Partners has appointed Leo Puri as adviser to the company. He has also been named the chairman of Apax India.Puri will partner with Anurag Sud, head of Apax India, and the India investment team, to provide mentorship, strategic advice on operational input, and in assessing new investment opportunities.Puri served as the chairman of JP Morgan Chase for South and Southeast Asia. He currently sits on the boards of Tata Sons, Hindustan Unilever, and Dr. Reddy’s Labs.