Anand Nair
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Chief Investment Officer
Dubai, AE
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Anand Nair is a Dubai-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist with expertise in investment banking, project finance, management, international trade, private equity, and capital advisory. He founded Macwise Capital, specializing in project finance, private equity, and venture debt, and Macwise Advisors, focusing on investment strategies in these domains. As CEO of Macwise Group, a global investment firm spanning various industries, and Chief Investment Officer of Vananam, a conglomerate in retail, real estate, and incentive-based rewards, Anand drives significant business impact.
Anand’s ventures include The Experience Store, a luxury wellness travel brand, and Vervé Wellness, an innovative wellness initiative. He owns Veterans Pro Cricket International and serves as Director of the Veterans Cricket India Association, fostering a vibrant veterans’ community and organizing global tournaments, including a World Cup for cricketers over 70 in the UK in 2024.
Previously, Anand honed his skills at HSBC, Barclays, and ICICI Bank, gaining a strong foundation in venture capital and international trade advisory. He is a sought-after multilingual public speaker, regularly featured at forums on exports and investments, and is renowned for his networking abilities.
Beyond business, Anand supports the Greenza project in Bhivari, India, aimed at revitalizing a stream to improve water supply and irrigation for local farmers. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Banking from IBS ICFAI Business School (Indore) and a BE in Civil Engineering from Anna University (Chennai).
This blend of corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and social impact underscores Anand’s success as a transformative leader.
The Record
Background
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2023 — Present
Chief Investment Officer
Vananam
A business conglomerate in India, Vananam is operational in a variety of development sectors, covering retail, real estate, and incentive-based rewards. The company also believes in giving back to society and has a strong sense of social responsibility.
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2016 — Present
Partner
Macwise Capital
Macwise Capital is a boutique investment management firm based in Dubai. The firm specializes in strategic investments within high growth sectors with a primary focus on fintech and edutech, among other emerging industries. Macwise Group and Macwise Partners are sub-entities of Macwise Capital.
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Present
Co-Founder and Investing Partner
Vervé Wellness
Vervé is a DHA-licensed longevity and home-healthcare platform whose clinical teams provide healthspan programmes, advanced diagnostics, on-call physician services, and clinical IV therapy throughout the UAE, with planned expansion into the United Kingdom and ASEAN markets.
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2007 — 2009
Assistant Manager
ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank is a multinational bank, offering financial services.
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2009 — 2010
Team Leader - West Region
Barclays PLC
Barclays PLC is a multinational bank and financial services company with British roots.
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2011 — 2012
Assistant Vice President
HSBC
HSBC is one of the world’s leading banking and financial services organisations.
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2010 — 2011
Assistant Vice President
Roma Ventures Pte Ltd
Commodity trade and export structuring.
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2012 — 2017
GM-Agro Trader
Macphil Brands Inc
Commodity trade and export structuring.
In The News
Newsfeed
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5 January 2026 · ZAWYA
TES Wellness goes live on talabat, making preventive health and holistic well-being more accessible
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9 December 2025 · UAE News 24/7
TES launches the 360° Wellness Smart Health Check: A revolutionary step toward holistic well-being
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12 November 2025 · LinkedIn
Honored to be featured among Gulf Business’ Top 100 Indians 2025
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21 September 2025 · MENAFN
Veterans Pro Cricket International (VPCI) Tri Nations League 2025 Unveiled in Dubai
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26 August 2025 · Middle East News 247
The Experience Store Unlocks New Dimensions of Adventure and Connection in the UAE
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10 July 2025 · OneArabia
Fueling Fun: The Experience Store Behind UAE’s AED 220 Billion Experience Boom
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12 May 2025 · MSN
The silent healthcare revolution: How Vervé Wellness is transforming lives in Dubai
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In Frame
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Formative Years
Education
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IBS ICFAI Business School (Indore)
MBA, Marketing and Banking
2005 — 2007
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Anna University Chennai
BE Civil Engineering
2001 — 2005
Areas Of Focus