Dr. Manoj Prasad

Dr. Manoj Prasad is a globally recognised Investment Banker, Corporate Strategist, and Legal & Mediation professional with over two decades of leadership across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. He has advised sovereign entities, institutional investors, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and family offices on complex cross-border transactions, capital structuring, governance frameworks, and regulatory strategy. His work is characterised by analytical rigour, fiduciary discipline, and consistent adherence to international best practices.

A law graduate, CMC-UK registered civil and corporate mediator, and holder of a Doctorate in Strategic Management, Dr. Prasad brings a rare multidisciplinary perspective that integrates financial sophistication, legal precision, and principled conflict resolution. His leadership style emphasises integrity, accountability, and sustainable value creation.

Executive Leadership
As Executive Vice Chairman of Prudential Private Wealth Limited in the DIFC, a DFSA-regulated Category 3C firm, Dr. Prasad oversees global strategy, institutional partnerships, and governance architecture. He ensures strict regulatory alignment while designing sophisticated cross-border wealth and investment structures for sovereign investors, family offices, and institutional clients. Under his stewardship, PPWL continues to strengthen its position as a trusted, forward-looking advisory platform anchored in fiduciary excellence.

Dr. Prasad also serves as Executive Chairman of MP Morgan Capital, headquartered in London and Singapore. The firm has advised on more than USD 10 billion in debt, USD 6 billion in equity, and USD 5 billion in assets across its mandates. Its client base spans corporates, private equity and venture capital funds, hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and financial institutions. The platform specialises in structured credit, strategic finance, distressed asset restructuring, M&A advisory, and capital optimisation across EMEA and South Asia.

Prior Institutional Experience
Previously, Dr. Prasad held senior leadership roles at Morgan Stanley, Barclays Capital, and HSBC, where he led regional expansion across South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa. He played a pivotal role in re-establishing Barclays’ regional presence and was instrumental in structuring the world’s first and largest step-up Islamic Convertible Sukuk for DP World’s acquisition of P&O an enduring milestone in global Islamic finance. Across these institutions, he managed complex portfolios spanning corporate banking, wealth management, sovereign relationships, and structured finance.

Entrepreneurship, Law, and Governance
As Founder and CEO of Que Capital Limited (DIFC), a DFSA-regulated boutique advisory firm, Dr. Prasad built a high-integrity platform focused on structured finance, M&A, distressed assets, and cross-border investment structuring, exiting after establishing a strong regional reputation. His legal career includes advising corporates and institutions on commercial, regulatory, and dispute-resolution matters, alongside championing mediation as a primary mechanism for resolving complex commercial and sovereign disputes.

Healthcare Innovation
Aligned with his commitment to technology-enabled impact, Dr. Prasad has invested in and is pioneering an AI-driven “Digital Doctor/GP” platform. Live as a working prototype in India, the solution automates first-line clinical assessment, triage, and chronic-care monitoring through a scalable B2G–B2B model. Engineered to meet global SaMD regulatory standards and stringent data-protection requirements, the platform is designed for rapid deployment across the UK, Europe, the GCC, Africa, and Asia.

Conclusion
Dr. Manoj Prasad represents the convergence of financial intelligence, legal clarity, and governance integrity. Through his executive roles and advisory mandates, he continues to advance institutional excellence, regulatory discipline, and sustainable growth, making him a valued leader for boards, institutions, and sovereign platforms seeking principled, transformative leadership.