Pranav Sethuraman Joins Baird Capital as VP of Research & Knowledge
People | Feb 11, 2025 | Baird Capital
Baird Capital, the investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co., has announced the appointment of Pranav Sethuraman as Vice President of Research & Knowledge Management. In this newly created role, Sethuraman will be instrumental in shaping scalable processes and investment theses for the firm. His recruitment stems from Baird's Leadership Development Program in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. This program offers MBA students the opportunity to gain insights and integrate into key roles within Baird. Sethuraman's background includes extensive research experience with JLL, and his academic credentials include an MBA from Kellogg, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a BA from George Washington University. Baird Capital operates globally, focusing on B2B technology and services companies through its venture capital and private equity platforms established in 1989.
Sectors
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Investment Advisory
Geography
- United States – Both Baird Capital and Pranav Sethuraman are based in the United States, with Chicago serving as the location of this appointment.
Industry
- Private Equity and Venture Capital – Baird Capital operates within the private equity and venture capital sectors, focusing on investments in B2B technology and services.
- Investment Advisory – Baird Capital provides advisory services for investment opportunities, as demonstrated by the appointment of a VP for Research & Knowledge Management.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baird Capital | Hiring Company | Company | The global private equity and venture capital arm of Robert W. Baird & Co. |
| Pranav Sethuraman | Vice President | Person | Newly appointed Vice President Research & Knowledge Management at Baird Capital. |
| Robert W. Baird & Co. | Parent Company | Company | The parent company of Baird Capital, offering financial services. |
| JLL | Previous Employer | Company | Pranav Sethuraman's former employer, where he worked as a Senior Research Analyst and Research Manager. |