Manoj Badale is Co-Founder of Blenheim Chalcot,  a leading global venture builder that has built over 60 companies since 1998.

Manoj was the founding Chair of HRH King Charles III's British Asian Trust for fourteen years. He was also Chair of Operation Smile UK for over ten years, and a founding Trustee of Charity Digital.

Manoj has an MA in economics from Emmanuel College, Cambridge University and was formerly a partner at Monitor Company where he spent time in the UK, Germany and India.

Charles is Co-Founder of Blenheim Chalcot, a leading global venture builder that has built over 60 companies since 1998.

After several years as a Trustee, in 2020 Charles was appointed Chair of OnSide Youth Zones, a charity providing state-of-the-art youth centres in deprived areas of the country, where they support 50,000 young people nationwide through 15 Youth Zones. Charles is also the Chair of Babyzone, a network of one-stop shops providing services to support the development of children between birth and five years of age.

Charles has an MA in Philosophy and Psychology from Christ Church, Oxford University, and was formerly at Monitor Company.

Melanie is the Managing Director of Investments, supporting portfolio businesses with their equity and debt fundraisings and M&A activity, monitoring performance across the portfolio. As CEO of Blenheim Chalcot's regulated entity, BCI Finance Limited, she manages HNW investment funds.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Melanie spent 12 years in M&A at GCA Altium, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein and Credit Lyonnais advising leading VCs and PE firms in the UK, the US, Argentina and Russia. She then joined a London-based marketplace start-up as CFO and also acted as a consultant to a successful mid-market private equity project in the UK.

Melanie studied at EdHEC Grande École in France and Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden.

Jasper leads Operations at BC. This includes leading the Red Team (BC's dedicated training organisation), the BC Centre for Generative AI Innovation, and People operations. Jasper also supports BC's Education portfolio, including being Chair of the Board at Avado.

Before joining Blenheim Chalcot, Jasper was part of the founding team of a new university. Prior to this he was a strategy consultant working across education and adjacent sectors.

Jasper studied Geography at Cambridge University.

Mairi is Managing Director of Talent at Blenheim Chalcot, which is responsible for the recruitment of the BC team across our global locations, programme recruitment on behalf of the portfolio businesses and the management of relationships with key university partners and recruitment vendors.

Mairi started her career in recruitment in 2013 at a small startup agency and focused on recruiting data and analytic departments into the News Media industry and Publishing firms. Mairi joined Blenheim Chalcot in 2018 as a Senior Talent Partner.

Mairi studied Geography at the University of Aberdeen. 

Lee Arthur is the General Manager of Blenheim Chalcot North America based in Tampa and responsible for supporting research, market entry and scaling of portfolio businesses in the US.

Formerly Lee was the CEO of the New York Institute of Finance, which he sold successfully in 2017. Lee also founded and was CEO of Streetbroacast, a UK outdoor advertising company.

He has also held positions as Head of Business Development at Dow Jones in New York and the Financial Times in London.

Lee has an MBA from the University of Warwick. 

Xenia is the Head of Emerging Venture Opportunities at Blenheim Chalcot, leading strategic initiatives focused on the incubation of new venture opportunities across the portfolio. Formerly Xenia served as Chief of Staff to Blenheim Chalcot's Founding Partner.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Xenia worked as an independent artist and read History of Art at the University of Oxford.

Robert Shilston is the Global Chief Technology Officer at Blenheim Chalcot, providing a mixture of strategic and hands-on advice & guidance to the portfolio companies in all aspects of technology, product development, infrastructure and risk management.  

Formerly Rob was the Director of Engineering at the Financial Times, which he joined following the successful acquisition of his web development business in 2011.  At the FT, he and his team won industry awards ranging from devops transformation through mobile and web product development.

Rob has a PhD from UCL, is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. 

Rohit Sareen is the Chief Product Officer at Blenheim Chalcot, where he leads a 16-year legacy of innovation and excellence in product development. Specializing in integrating cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and strategic marketing, his team crafts and scales transformative solutions.  

Under Rohit's leadership, Blenheim Chalcot cultivates a collaborative and creative culture that empowers them to drive positive change and shape the future of their industry.

Rohit has a Degree in Computer Engineering from MGM CET University, Mumbai.

Brijesh Pillai is the Director & Chief Technology Officer at Blenheim Chalcot India, bringing over 25 years of experience as a digital enabler. He specializes in bridging the gap between IT needs and technology understanding, aligning technology with business objectives to deliver tangible outcomes.  

Leading a dedicated team, Brijesh transforms ideas into innovative solutions, offering unparalleled expertise and efficiency. His team excels in optimizing processes, designing sustainable infrastructure, and solving complex challenges. Committed to collaboration and customer satisfaction, they deliver innovative and effective solutions in every project.

Brijesh has an MBA from the University of Manchester.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Patrick was Group CFO at BIMA MILVIK, an Allianz-backed insurance and teledoctor scale-up. Prior to this, he worked in various Finance roles at RateSetter, Virgin Money and Barclays Capital.

Patrick is a qualified CIMA Management Accountant and holds a BSc in Economics & Finance from The University of York.

David Abensour is the AI Architect at Blenheim Chalcot, bringing a wealth of expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning. With a strong focus on designing and implementing cutting-edge AI solutions, he plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and efficiency.  

Leading AI initiatives, David specializes in leveraging advanced technologies to solve complex challenges and optimize business operations. His strategic approach integrates data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to deliver transformative solutions that propel Blenheim Chalcot into the future of AI-driven innovation.

David has a PHD in Computer Science from University of Cambridge. 

Jyoti is Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Blenheim Chalcot providing advice & guidance to the portfolio companies and communicating the risks and legal issues, involved in any decision, to management.

Prior to joining central Blenheim Chalcot, Jyoti spent ten years as General Legal Counsel at TDX Group (a Blenheim Chalcot company) until it was sold to Equifax in 2014.

Prior to this Jyoti was in private practice specialising in commercial litigation. She graduated from De Montfort University after studying Law.

Sam is Chief of Staff at Blenheim Chalcot and is responsible for the business operations across the central BC functions, our company goals and strategic priorities and facilitating collaboration across the portfolio to drive growth.

Joining Blenheim Chalcot in 2014, Sam supported co-founder Manoj Badale and later worked in Special Projects.

Sam has a BSc in Geography from University of Leeds and a MA in Law.

Josie is a Venture Managing Director at Blenheim Chalcot. She provides hands on leadership support to teams building businesses at Blenheim Chalcot, whilst also contributing to the development of cross-portfolio innovation ecosystem infrastructure.

She qualified as a corporate lawyer at global law firm Jones Day and has an MA from Cambridge University in Archaeology and Anthropology.

Manoj is the Head of Family Office and Tax at Blenheim Chalcot, overseeing the tax structuring of investments and executive compensation plans for our ventures and their executives at each stage of their growth cycle.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Manoj qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young within their Investment Management Group and then spent a couple of years with a global FMCG business within their European HQ.

Manoj has a finance degree from the University of Warwick. 

Dougie is an IT Professional with over 20 years’ worth of experience working with Local Government Authorities, Private Health Care Providers, and a range of Private Sector organisations from start-ups to large enterprises.

Dougie has worked across all IT disciplines, including Application Support and Development, Service Management, Networking, Server Infrastructure, Solution Architecture and Cloud Solutions. More recently he has focused upon implementing ISO27001 within a number organisations.

Dougie is a qualified GDPR practitioner and provides a Data Protection Officer as a Service across the Blenheim Chalcot portfolio. He has a degree in Computing from the University of Central Lancashire. 

Bernadette is a Venture Managing Director at Blenheim Chalcot. She provides hands on leadership support to teams building businesses at Blenheim Chalcot, whilst also contributing to the development of cross-portfolio innovation ecosystem infrastructure.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Bernadette worked at the Cabinet Office and at HM Treasury.

Bernadette has an MPhil in Politics from University of Cambridge. 

Ashita Gujral is the Chief of Staff at Blenheim Chalcot, with a wealth of experience in strategic leadership and organizational management. She plays a pivotal role in supporting the CEO's vision and initiatives, adeptly articulating complex business challenges and fostering collaboration across teams.  

Ashita excels in streamlining operations and driving efficiency, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and enhancing overall organizational effectiveness.

Ashita has a degree in Commerce from Delhi University. 

Ellen oversees people processes and operations for the BC team, as well as a number of our smaller businesses and EVOs.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot in October 2021,  Ellen studied Law at the University of Bristol and holds a legal qualification in the US. Work experience includes working at a large national charity on their recruitment efforts, as well as working in a central London law centre.

Ashwini Jagdale is the Chief Learning Officer at Blenheim Chalcot India, with over 21 years of diverse experience in Learning and Development, Sales, Content Development, Quality Management, and Entrepreneurship. As a pioneering RASCI-certified trainer in India, she brings recognized expertise to the team at BC India.  

The Learning and Development department emphasizes continuous knowledge enhancement and fosters a positive workplace culture, ensuring that BC India remains at the forefront of talent development and organizational growth.

Ashwini has an MBA in Human Resources Management from Arunodaya University. 

Darius is the Head of Portfolio Transformation at Blenheim Chalcot, overseeing major transformation projects for BC and our ventures. The Portfolio Transformation team is responsible for high-priority strategy & operations initiatives across the portfolio to support growth & value creation, with a focus on Generative AI. Darius is also currently leading Agilisys’ new business unit, Agilisys Product.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Darius spent 5+ years as a management consultant, most recently with a focus on Private Equity M&A and transformation projects with Alvarez & Marsal.

Darius graduated from the University of Exeter with a degree in Economics. 

Manoj Badale is Co-Founder of Blenheim Chalcot,  a leading global venture builder that has built over 60 companies since 1998.

Manoj was the founding Chair of HRH King Charles III's British Asian Trust for fourteen years. He was also Chair of Operation Smile UK for over ten years, and a founding Trustee of Charity Digital.

Manoj has an MA in economics from Emmanuel College, Cambridge University and was formerly a partner at Monitor Company where he spent time in the UK, Germany and India.

Charles is Co-Founder of Blenheim Chalcot, a leading global venture builder that has built over 60 companies since 1998.

After several years as a Trustee, in 2020 Charles was appointed Chair of OnSide Youth Zones, a charity providing state-of-the-art youth centres in deprived areas of the country, where they support 50,000 young people nationwide through 15 Youth Zones. Charles is also the Chair of Babyzone, a network of one-stop shops providing services to support the development of children between birth and five years of age.

Charles has an MA in Philosophy and Psychology from Christ Church, Oxford University, and was formerly at Monitor Company.

Melanie is the Managing Director of Investments, supporting portfolio businesses with their equity and debt fundraisings and M&A activity, monitoring performance across the portfolio. As CEO of Blenheim Chalcot's regulated entity, BCI Finance Limited, she manages HNW investment funds.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Melanie spent 12 years in M&A at GCA Altium, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein and Credit Lyonnais advising leading VCs and PE firms in the UK, the US, Argentina and Russia. She then joined a London-based marketplace start-up as CFO and also acted as a consultant to a successful mid-market private equity project in the UK.

Melanie studied at EdHEC Grande École in France and Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden.

Jasper leads Operations at BC. This includes leading the Red Team (BC's dedicated training organisation), the BC Centre for Generative AI Innovation, and People operations. Jasper also supports BC's Education portfolio, including being Chair of the Board at Avado.

Before joining Blenheim Chalcot, Jasper was part of the founding team of a new university. Prior to this he was a strategy consultant working across education and adjacent sectors.

Jasper studied Geography at Cambridge University.

Mairi is Managing Director of Talent at Blenheim Chalcot, which is responsible for the recruitment of the BC team across our global locations, programme recruitment on behalf of the portfolio businesses and the management of relationships with key university partners and recruitment vendors.

Mairi started her career in recruitment in 2013 at a small startup agency and focused on recruiting data and analytic departments into the News Media industry and Publishing firms. Mairi joined Blenheim Chalcot in 2018 as a Senior Talent Partner.

Mairi studied Geography at the University of Aberdeen. 

Lee Arthur is the General Manager of Blenheim Chalcot North America based in Tampa and responsible for supporting research, market entry and scaling of portfolio businesses in the US.

Formerly Lee was the CEO of the New York Institute of Finance, which he sold successfully in 2017. Lee also founded and was CEO of Streetbroacast, a UK outdoor advertising company.

He has also held positions as Head of Business Development at Dow Jones in New York and the Financial Times in London.

Lee has an MBA from the University of Warwick. 

Xenia is the Head of Emerging Venture Opportunities at Blenheim Chalcot, leading strategic initiatives focused on the incubation of new venture opportunities across the portfolio. Formerly Xenia served as Chief of Staff to Blenheim Chalcot's Founding Partner.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Xenia worked as an independent artist and read History of Art at the University of Oxford.

Robert Shilston is the Global Chief Technology Officer at Blenheim Chalcot, providing a mixture of strategic and hands-on advice & guidance to the portfolio companies in all aspects of technology, product development, infrastructure and risk management.  

Formerly Rob was the Director of Engineering at the Financial Times, which he joined following the successful acquisition of his web development business in 2011.  At the FT, he and his team won industry awards ranging from devops transformation through mobile and web product development.

Rob has a PhD from UCL, is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. 

Rohit Sareen is the Chief Product Officer at Blenheim Chalcot, where he leads a 16-year legacy of innovation and excellence in product development. Specializing in integrating cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and strategic marketing, his team crafts and scales transformative solutions.  

Under Rohit's leadership, Blenheim Chalcot cultivates a collaborative and creative culture that empowers them to drive positive change and shape the future of their industry.

Rohit has a Degree in Computer Engineering from MGM CET University, Mumbai.

Brijesh Pillai is the Director & Chief Technology Officer at Blenheim Chalcot India, bringing over 25 years of experience as a digital enabler. He specializes in bridging the gap between IT needs and technology understanding, aligning technology with business objectives to deliver tangible outcomes.  

Leading a dedicated team, Brijesh transforms ideas into innovative solutions, offering unparalleled expertise and efficiency. His team excels in optimizing processes, designing sustainable infrastructure, and solving complex challenges. Committed to collaboration and customer satisfaction, they deliver innovative and effective solutions in every project.

Brijesh has an MBA from the University of Manchester.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Patrick was Group CFO at BIMA MILVIK, an Allianz-backed insurance and teledoctor scale-up. Prior to this, he worked in various Finance roles at RateSetter, Virgin Money and Barclays Capital.

Patrick is a qualified CIMA Management Accountant and holds a BSc in Economics & Finance from The University of York.

David Abensour is the AI Architect at Blenheim Chalcot, bringing a wealth of expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning. With a strong focus on designing and implementing cutting-edge AI solutions, he plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and efficiency.  

Leading AI initiatives, David specializes in leveraging advanced technologies to solve complex challenges and optimize business operations. His strategic approach integrates data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to deliver transformative solutions that propel Blenheim Chalcot into the future of AI-driven innovation.

David has a PHD in Computer Science from University of Cambridge. 

Jyoti is Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Blenheim Chalcot providing advice & guidance to the portfolio companies and communicating the risks and legal issues, involved in any decision, to management.

Prior to joining central Blenheim Chalcot, Jyoti spent ten years as General Legal Counsel at TDX Group (a Blenheim Chalcot company) until it was sold to Equifax in 2014.

Prior to this Jyoti was in private practice specialising in commercial litigation. She graduated from De Montfort University after studying Law.

Sam is Chief of Staff at Blenheim Chalcot and is responsible for the business operations across the central BC functions, our company goals and strategic priorities and facilitating collaboration across the portfolio to drive growth.

Joining Blenheim Chalcot in 2014, Sam supported co-founder Manoj Badale and later worked in Special Projects.

Sam has a BSc in Geography from University of Leeds and a MA in Law.

Josie is a Venture Managing Director at Blenheim Chalcot. She provides hands on leadership support to teams building businesses at Blenheim Chalcot, whilst also contributing to the development of cross-portfolio innovation ecosystem infrastructure.

She qualified as a corporate lawyer at global law firm Jones Day and has an MA from Cambridge University in Archaeology and Anthropology.

Manoj is the Head of Family Office and Tax at Blenheim Chalcot, overseeing the tax structuring of investments and executive compensation plans for our ventures and their executives at each stage of their growth cycle.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Manoj qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young within their Investment Management Group and then spent a couple of years with a global FMCG business within their European HQ.

Manoj has a finance degree from the University of Warwick. 

Dougie is an IT Professional with over 20 years’ worth of experience working with Local Government Authorities, Private Health Care Providers, and a range of Private Sector organisations from start-ups to large enterprises.

Dougie has worked across all IT disciplines, including Application Support and Development, Service Management, Networking, Server Infrastructure, Solution Architecture and Cloud Solutions. More recently he has focused upon implementing ISO27001 within a number organisations.

Dougie is a qualified GDPR practitioner and provides a Data Protection Officer as a Service across the Blenheim Chalcot portfolio. He has a degree in Computing from the University of Central Lancashire. 

Bernadette is a Venture Managing Director at Blenheim Chalcot. She provides hands on leadership support to teams building businesses at Blenheim Chalcot, whilst also contributing to the development of cross-portfolio innovation ecosystem infrastructure.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Bernadette worked at the Cabinet Office and at HM Treasury.

Bernadette has an MPhil in Politics from University of Cambridge. 

Ashita Gujral is the Chief of Staff at Blenheim Chalcot, with a wealth of experience in strategic leadership and organizational management. She plays a pivotal role in supporting the CEO's vision and initiatives, adeptly articulating complex business challenges and fostering collaboration across teams.  

Ashita excels in streamlining operations and driving efficiency, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and enhancing overall organizational effectiveness.

Ashita has a degree in Commerce from Delhi University. 

Ellen oversees people processes and operations for the BC team, as well as a number of our smaller businesses and EVOs.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot in October 2021,  Ellen studied Law at the University of Bristol and holds a legal qualification in the US. Work experience includes working at a large national charity on their recruitment efforts, as well as working in a central London law centre.

Ashwini Jagdale is the Chief Learning Officer at Blenheim Chalcot India, with over 21 years of diverse experience in Learning and Development, Sales, Content Development, Quality Management, and Entrepreneurship. As a pioneering RASCI-certified trainer in India, she brings recognized expertise to the team at BC India.  

The Learning and Development department emphasizes continuous knowledge enhancement and fosters a positive workplace culture, ensuring that BC India remains at the forefront of talent development and organizational growth.

Ashwini has an MBA in Human Resources Management from Arunodaya University. 

Darius is the Head of Portfolio Transformation at Blenheim Chalcot, overseeing major transformation projects for BC and our ventures. The Portfolio Transformation team is responsible for high-priority strategy & operations initiatives across the portfolio to support growth & value creation, with a focus on Generative AI. Darius is also currently leading Agilisys’ new business unit, Agilisys Product.

Prior to joining Blenheim Chalcot, Darius spent 5+ years as a management consultant, most recently with a focus on Private Equity M&A and transformation projects with Alvarez & Marsal.

Darius graduated from the University of Exeter with a degree in Economics.