Harish Pawani | Chairman

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Harish Pawani stands as a leading figure in the global precious metals industry and beyond. With a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of New York, Harish's passion for commodity trading led him to gain valuable experience on the trading floor of SIMEX, Asia's first financial futures exchange in Singapore. Since 1989, he has also been a member of COMEX, the world's largest physical futures trading exchange.

 

Upon relocating to Dubai, Harish assumed the role of Director at Peekay Intermark Ltd, the flagship company of the Purshottam Kanji group, established in 1988. Under his leadership, Peekay Intermark Ltd has grown to become one of the region’s largest wholesalers and leading exporters of precious metals from the UAE to the Indian Sub-continent and Europe. Additionally, Harish oversaw the operations at Dubai Exchange Centre LLC, a leading exchange house in Dubai with a 40-year history.

 

Harish's influence in the bullion industry is highlighted by his positions as a board member of the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, an associate member of the London Bullion Market Association, and an active member of the Advisory Group of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre for Precious Metals.

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Harish is equally dedicated to philanthropy, serving as a permanent trustee of the Purshottam Kanji Kanya Chhatralaya, a charitable trust supporting the education of underprivileged girls in Mandvi, Kutchh, and the Purshottam Kanji Charitable Trust in Mumbai, India. He also plays an active role as a permanent trustee on the boards of both the Indian High School and India Club in Dubai.

 

Harish Pawani's distinguished career reflects his leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to both his industry and the community.​​

Vishaal Pawani | CEO/President

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After graduating from the The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Economics, Mr. Vishaal Pawani joined his family business, Purshottam Kanji & Co., in 2009 and has been working there ever since. His current title & role is Partner. Established in 1970, the company trades in precious metal products and offers complete solutions for the precious metals sector in the region. Over the years, it has forged strong relationships with local jewelers, traders, refineries and financial institutions. Vishaal is also a director at Peekay Intermark Limited, a limited liability company established in 1988, which is one of the major exporters of precious metals from UAE to the Indian sub-continent & Europe.

 

While employed at both companies, he conducted comprehensive analyses of customer demand and supply dynamics, received training in various operational procedures and corporate governance, contributed to the establishment of a robust compliance and KYC protocol, and actively promoted regional development and sustainable growth in the area. The ultimate goal was to provide the most competitive pricing and rates for precious metals products and services, all while upholding an unwavering commitment to integrity and ethical standards.

 

In his current role, he assumes responsibility for managing and mitigating price risk through active engagement in trading within the derivatives and options markets.

 

Aside from the family business, he is an early-stage investor in both domestic and international startups in which he takes an active role as an advisor and co-founder beyond simply just as a financier. His most recent investments have been in a D2C supplement company based in India called Supp and a fintech startup based out of Dubai called Pasiv. 

 

Vishaal is married and has two children. He loves to travel, learn new skills and has a passion for fitness.