Meet the people
At Pinksalt Partners, our strength is drawn from a remarkable team of dedicated, innovative & entrepreneurial individuals. Each member possesses deep domain expertise and a fervent passion for nurturing businesses and driving value creation. Their collective efforts have laid the foundation for the development of prosperous businesses and maximizing stakeholder value.
Our dedicated operations team manages the day-to-day operations of our portfolio companies by implementing our integration and transformation blueprint and is consistently unlocking operational efficiencies to set our portfolio firms on a growth trajectory.
The cornerstone of private equity success is a robust network. Through the years, our team has cultivated invaluable relationships in the industry, enabling us to identify standout businesses and attract highly talented individuals.
Investment Team
Sumit Agarwal
CEO and Managing Director
Sumit Agarwal, the CEO and Co-Founder of Pinksalt Partners. He obtained his Chartered Accountant qualification in 2002 and subsequently founded dns Accountants in 2004. Under his exceptional leadership, dns Accountants has risen to become one of the top 75 accounting firms in the UK, serving as a source of inspiration for the entire Pinksalt team.
Steve Crouch
Director
Steve Crouch, an accountant and entrepreneur with over three decades of accounting and tax advisory experience, co-founded the thriving accounting firm Crunch and manages SRC Advisory. He’s currently focused on developing Auderli, a personal finance tech company, and his unique blend of entrepreneurial vision and accounting expertise greatly benefits the Pinksalt team.
Aman Bhardwaj
Co-Founder, CIO and Director
Aman Bhardwaj is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Pinksalt Partners. He holds a postgraduate degree in Economics from the University of Warwick and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science. Aman also heads Mergers and Acquisitions for the corporate advisory team at dns accountants. His expertise and diverse skill set drive our investment success.
Tanushka Bansal
Investment Analyst
Tanushka Bansal is an Investment Analyst at Pinksalt Partners. She holds an MSc degree in Business and finance from Warwick Business School and an undergraduate degree in finance. She leads the financial due diligence of the target companies and serves as a Financial Analyst for the dns corporate advisory team.
Operations Team
Sumit Agarwal
CEO & Managing Director
Sumit Agarwal, additionally serving as our Head of Operations, leverages extensive financial and operational expertise to ensure seamless daily functions. His previous experience is instrumental in guiding the Pinksalt team, setting the standard for operational excellence, and paving the way for a prosperous future for Pinksalt Partners.
Amit Agarwal
Director, Outbooks
Amit, with 15+ years in the consulting world, brings invaluable expertise along with his team at Outbooks. Outbooks is our strategic outsourcing partner that helps us enhance efficiency and operational excellence. This partnership allows us to scale rapidly and profitably while ensuring quality services for clients.
Phil Bessant
Director, PBL Ltd
Phil Bessant, co-director of Phil Bessant Limited (PBL) contributes 25+ years of accounting industry expertise to the Pinksalt team. As the founder of the eponymous Phil Bessant Ltd, he bolsters our team with his adept leadership, efficient practice, and a talented team.
Daniel Wolfson
Director, DW & Co
Daniel Wolfson is Director at Daniel Wolfson and Co. With experience as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, he’s dedicated to empowering SMEs with sound financial strategies. Daniel’s expertise has led to the successful growth of Daniel Wolfson and Co, one of our operating companies.
Marianne Johnson
Consultant, Greenhalgh Johnson
Marianne Johnson is a Chartered Tax Advisor and Principal Solicitor with 16 years of experience. Marianne led a fantastic team at Greenhalgh Johnson Ltd before our acquisition and continues in consulting role. She also runs Marianne Johnson Family Law Practice, demonstrating her legal and taxation expertise.