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Russell Deakin

CIO and Managing Partner

Russell Deakin serves as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Managing Partner at Aceana Group, bringing over 25 years of experience in alternative assets, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, and renewable energy. His career spans North America, Europe, South America, India, and China, underscoring his extensive global expertise.

His specialties encompass entrepreneurial ventures, blockchain, crypto, growth capital, private equity, real estate development, infrastructure, renewable energy, and international capital markets.

Russell holds an MBA from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA, with undergraduate studies completed at Oxford University (Honors Exchange Program in PPE) and Tufts University (BA in Economics and History).

Aaruni Kumar

Executive Director

Aaruni Kumar is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in private equity, venture capital, and technology-driven investments. As a Director at Aceana Group, a U.S.-based single-family office, he leads due diligence and portfolio management for technology investments, identifying high-growth opportunities across emerging sectors.

Previously, Aaruni played a key role in private equity firm, where he structured investment deals, expanded the firm’s portfolio across multiple industries, and built strategic partnerships across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. His expertise includes deal sourcing, investment analysis, financial modeling, and risk management, with a strong focus on AI, mobility, and telecom infrastructure.

Aaruni holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communications Engineering. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and capital deployment strategies, he excels in fundraising, investor relations, and driving value creation in private market investments.