Karthik Athreya
Karthik Athreya was elevated to Managing Director of Sundaram Alternates in November 2025 after nearly a decade of heading the firm's Private Credit division. With over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, he has been instrumental in making private credit a cornerstone of the firm’s growth strategy, overseeing the launch of seven private credit funds. Before joining Sundaram, he headed the India business for Clearwater Capital Partners, managing over $1 billion in investments across secured lending, restructurings, and mid-market private equity. His leadership focuses on scaling the firm's high-yield credit opportunities and sophisticated alternative solutions.
