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The Xpert "Nest"
The nest of best professionals
Arun Kar
New Business and Strategy
Arun is a distinguished military veteran, technocrat, and founder of the Nest Group of companies, which has several entities listed on global stock exchanges. The subsidiaries of the group specialize in digital and technology innovation, information technology, and environmental sustainability. With over two decades of experience in military combat and the IT industry, Arun has collaborated with leading companies across a diverse range of sectors, including telecom, banking, finance, smart cities, and the public sector.
Arun has been honored with a Guinness World Record for his significant achievements and contributions and was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine, which recognized his entrepreneurial journey.
Currently serving as a private equity and scale-up investor, Arun supports visionary entrepreneurs in shaping the future through technology. He leads a team of founders and CEOs across multiple domains, such as banking, telecom, consumer marketplaces, renewable energy, smart cities, electric vehicles, hydrogen automotives, aerospace technology, and sports & entertainment.
As a visionary leader, Arun inspires others with passion, dedication, and innovation, serving as a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals aiming to make a positive impact on the world.
With a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, Arun applies technology solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. His commitment to innovation and creating positive change remains resolute.
Chintan Panara
Technology and Strategy
Chintan is Founder, Entrepreneur and still techie at heart. Chintan has over 20 years of experience successfully delivering large multi-million-pound programs of work within both the private and Public Sector. It is fascinating to see how team under him have managed to improve the life of people company serve with technology in a very short amount of time.
Chintan has always been on the lookout for new and unconventional business ideas that disrupt existing markets. Armed with an adventurous attitude and a forward-thinking nature, he is all about exploring new and emerging technology, and conceiving new products before anyone else does.
He has driven many innovative projects within the company. Explored the potential in combining data analysis with satellite imagery to help farmers improve their outputs. Re-imagined how cities could function more efficiently with smart technology and artificial intelligence. Demonstrated the way that augmented reality and virtual reality could improve design and create new, immersive environments. Recognized the need to find materials that could replace the use of plastic, and saw the importance of constructing affordable homes to help build thriving sustainable communities.
Pradip Butani
Finance and Operations
Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz
Non-Executive Director and Advisor
A highly accomplished and experienced leader with a proven track record of success in finance, politics, education, and international relations. As the prime minister of Poland from 2005 to 2006, has led the country’s government and administration with vision and integrity. As an international adviser of Goldman Sachs for CEE from 2008 to 2012, has facilitated IPOs, energy, financial and mining projects in the region. As the president of Eurasian Chamber of Commerce from 2016 to 2020, has fostered trade and cooperation among the member countries and promoted their interests globally. As a member of Polish parliament from 1997 to 2006, has represented the interests of the constituents and contributed to the legislative process. As the head of political cabinet of prime minister of Poland from 1999 to 2000, has coordinated the work of the prime minister’s office and liaised with other ministries and agencies. As an industrial adviser for EQT Warsaw from 2008 to 2017, has advised on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and business development in various sectors. As a member of board of directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development from 2007 to 2008, has overseen the financing of investments in CEE and Eastern Europe worth Euro 6 billion. As the mayor of Warsaw in 2006, has implemented policies and programs to improve the quality of life, infrastructure, and public services in the capital city. As an independent adviser since 2008, has provided expert guidance on finance, banking system, financial engineering, development strategy, introduction to foreign markets, development and financing of startups, negotiations of large contracts, and project management to various clients.
Rt. Hon. Sir Tony Baldry, DL
Non-Executive Director
Sir Tony Baldry is a barrister and Head of a Commercial Set of Chambers in London. Sir Tony was a member of the United Kingdom Parliament for some 32 years. He was appointed a Minister by Margaret Thatcher in 1990 when she was Prime Minister, and his first Ministerial appointment was part of the Ministerial team that privatised the UK electricity industry. He subsequently served as a Minister for some four years in the Department of the Environment, covering housing, planning and Local Government issues. He then served as a Minister in the Foreign Office for some time and his last Ministerial appointment was a Minister of State for Agriculture and Fisheries. During his Ministerial career, he led a number of UK Trade Missions overseas. He ceased to be a Minister when his Party lost the 1997 General Election. From 2001-2005, Sir Tony was chair of the House of Commons Select Committee on International Development. He now chairs a number of public and private companies and is Trustee of a number of UK charities. He was knighted in 2012 and made a member of the Privy Council in 2013.
Rich Bond
Director, Network Implementation
- During his tenure at Openreach, where he played a pivotal role in the largest fibre rollout in UK history, Rich honed his expertise in network security, monitoring, capacity management, and the future-proofing of networks. His deep knowledge in these areas enables him to design and implement solutions that are scalable, secure, and resilient across all levels of the industry.
- Telecommunications Expertise: Rich possesses an advanced understanding of network topology, alongside the critical information technology systems that support modern telecommunications infrastructures.
- Risk Analysis: A specialist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating both technological and market risks, ensuring operational continuity and market competitiveness.
- Networking and Leadership: Rich has cultivated strong relationships with senior leaders across a range of industries, particularly within the telecommunications sector, enhancing his capacity to drive collaboration and innovation at scale.
Ian Taylor
A seasoned technology professional with over 25 years of experience driving innovation and business growth. He has a proven track record of successfully adopting and monetizing disruptive technologies, leading product development, market engagement, and complex stakeholder management initiatives.
Key Telecom Expertise:
- Disruptive Technology Adoption & Monetization
- Product Development & Management
- Market Engagement & Delivery
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
Justin Pidgeon
A seasoned Business Development Manager with over 10 years of experience in the tech sector, I possess a deep expertise in the fiber market. I have successfully supported a diverse range of clients, partners, and investors to drive their digital transformation initiatives.
My extensive background in sales, channel management, and procurement empowers me to cultivate strong relationships, fostering collaboration and unlocking opportunities for mutual success. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to create innovative solutions that propel growth and enhance strategic partnerships.
Key Telecom Expertise:
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Stakeholder Management
- Disruptive Technology Adoption & Monetization
- Product Development & Management
- Market Engagement & Delivery
- Team Leadership