Corporate Overview

We help clients transform data into business value with AI, fast

A Global Data Partner

Argentina
Buenos Aires
& Córdoba
Brazil
Avenida Queiroz Filho
1700 - Sala 907
Sky Tower - Jaguaré
São Paulo
Canada
545 King St. West
Toronto
Ontario
M5V 1M1
Chile
Santiago de Chile
Colombia
Bogotá
Egypt
Second New Cairo
Cairo Governorate
Cairo
4732030
India
10th Floor, Tower 1
Seawoods Grand Central
Sector 40
Navi Mumbai
Mexico
Mexico City
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
London
WC2A 2JR
United States
5 Vaughn Dr #306
Princeton
New Jersey
08540

The NOW Advantage: Winning Through Data

NowVertical Group empowers organizations to transform their data into actionable insights, driving strategic growth and innovation.
Weave data control, transparency and compliance into your data
Rapid deployment & immediate business impact from your data
Ensure in data outcomes align with strategic objectives
Industry expertise to deliver key business outcomes

Management Team

Sandeep
Mendiratta
Chief Executive Officer

Sandeep Mendiratta

Chief Executive Officer & Director

  • Sandeep Mendiratta, Acrotrend’s CEO and Founder, boasts over 20 years of innovative leadership in scaling businesses and shaping the data analytics industry.

  • CEO, Acrotrend: Scaling the company into a renowned consultancy with a 15-year legacy.

  • Practice Manager, Metricsphere: Effective deployment of Oracle BI for US clients, showcasing managerial prowess.

  • Manager, Deloitte: Contributing to challenging projects in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.

  • Senior Consultant, Datamatics Ltd: Pioneering innovative projects, including handheld device software development.

Andre
Garber
Chief Development Officer

Andre Garber

Chief Development Officer

  • Co-founder of NowVertical Group, leading M&A and acquisition financing program since inception.

  • Experienced attorney with corporate finance and M&A expertise.

  • Former Partner and co-chair of the Emerging Companies Group at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP; Founder of the Dentons Canada LLP Startup Program; Strategic Advisor at Nextlaw Ventures.

Christine
Nelson
Interim Chief Financial Officer

Christine
Nelson

Interim CFO

  • Finance executive with over 10 years of progressive expirience

  • Former Finance Director at Brookfield Asset Management

  • Former Finance manager and controller at QM Environmental

  • CPA, CA, 

Mostafa Hashem
Executive Vice President -
Product and Tech

Mostafa Hashem

Executive Vice President - Product and Technology

  • Former CEO of Smartlytics Consultancy, a data analytics consultancy serving the public and private sector.

  • Serial entrepreneur with a strong passion for tech, data and AI.

  • 10+ years of experience in the data analytics space.

Shailesh Mallya
Executive Vice President - Solutions and Services

Shailesh Mallya

Executive Vice President - Solutions and Services

  • Acrotrend’s Co-founder and CTO with over 20 years as a technology leader.

  • Specializes in enterprise transformations on data and AI.

  • Consulting experience with Deloitte and Accenture for global enterprises.

  • Founded companies including one of India's first few dating platforms - a2zmatch.com.

Pankaj
Ghag
Executive Vice President - Program Delivery and Operations

Pankaj Ghag

Executive Vice President - Program Delivery and Operation

  • Managed the Global Program Delivery and Operations for Acrotrend for more than 10 years, contributing to the business growth as a part of the senior leadership team.

  • Ex-Microsoft, Ex-Oracle.

  • 20+ years of proven track record in successfully delivering global data & analytics programs with incremental value for the customers.

Santiago Trógolo
Executive Vice President - LATAM

Santiago Trógolo

Executive Vice President - LATAM

  • Former CEO of Corebi Data & Analytics, a data value-added services company for enterprise companies with experience in all technologies and industry verticals.

  • System Engineer with a strong passion and commitment and leading experience in enterprise companies fore more than 15 years.

  • 10+ years of experience in the data analytics space.

Board of Directors

Elaine 
Kunda
Board Chair

Elaine Kunda

Board Chair

  • Managing Partner at Disruption Ventures, a leading Canadian early-stage VC firm.

  • Former CEO, Group Publisher for B5media Inc., CEO of Ziplocal and Senior Executive of Toronto.com.

  • Has over 20 years of operating experience with a focus on digital and eCommerce. Ms. Kunda has raised VC money for multiple companies, built teams and had two successful exits in Canada and the United States.

David 
Charron
Independent Director

David 
Charron

Independent Director

  • 30+ years of financial expertise, including roles as CFO for multiple TSX-listed companies, driving significant revenue growth and market capitalization.

  • Extensive experience as a board director with a proven track record on Corporate and Non-Profit boards.

  • Chartered Director (C.Dir.) with comprehensive leadership credentials.

  • Holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Engineering from McMaster University, along with CPA and CMA designations.

David 
Doritty
Independent Director

David 
Doritty

Independent Director

  • 30+ years as a senior business executive

  • Vice Chair Echelon Wealth Partners

  • Former Deputy Chairman at Mackie Research Capital and Vice Chair of Dundee Securities

  • Formerly with Aurion Capital, a prestigious institutional money manager

Sandeep
Mendiratta
Director

Sandeep
Mendiratta

Director

  • Sandeep Mendiratta, Acrotrend’s CEO and Founder, boasts over 20 years of innovative leadership in scaling businesses and shaping the data analytics industry.

  • CEO, Acrotrend: Scaling the company into a renowned consultancy with a 15-year legacy.

  • Practice Manager, Metricsphere: Effective deployment of Oracle BI for US clients, showcasing managerial prowess.

  • Manager, Deloitte: Contributing to challenging projects in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.

Chris
Ford
Independent Director

Chris 
Ford

Independent Director

  • 20+ years as a senior business executive.

  • Specializes in tech transformation services.

  • Former CEO of Capco Canada.

  • President of Intelliware, a leading consulting firm.

Elaine Kunda

Board Chair

  • Managing Partner at Disruption Ventures, a leading Canadian early-stage VC firm.

  • Former CEO, Group Publisher for B5media Inc., CEO of Ziplocal and Senior Executive of Toronto.com.

  • Has over 20 years of operating experience with a focus on digital and eCommerce. Ms. Kunda has raised VC money for multiple companies, built teams and had two successful exits in Canada and the United States.

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