Our Team

Ish Anand is an Executive Partner of Immigrant Investor Group Inc., where he will lead and support the company’s strategic market initiatives in India, focusing on second residency and citizenship opportunities. Drawing on his extensive international business experience, cross-border networks and understanding of the Indian business ecosystem, he will drive market development, build strategic partnerships, strengthen stakeholder relationships and expand engagement with Indian entrepreneurs, investors, business families and high-net-worth individuals exploring global mobility options.

His role will focus on connecting India’s investor community with relevant international opportunities, facilitating cross-border collaboration and supporting the company’s long-term growth and market presence in India. This initiative reflects Ish’s broader commitment to connecting markets, enabling international opportunities and helping individuals and businesses navigate an increasingly globalized world.

Ish Anand is a global entrepreneur, strategic advisor, investor, board-level leader and educator with over three decades of international experience across five continents. He has worked with corporations, family-owned enterprises, startups, SMEs and multinational organizations across diverse industries, helping businesses unlock opportunities, enter new markets, build strategic partnerships and achieve sustainable growth.

An Indian executive who established himself in Switzerland’s highly competitive business ecosystem, Ish brings a distinctive blend of global business acumen, entrepreneurial vision and cross-cultural leadership. His career reflects a deep understanding of international markets, business transformation and the challenges of building and scaling organizations across borders.

His sectoral experience spans Artificial Intelligence (AI), FinTech, Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure, Hospitality, Education, IT/ITES, e-Commerce, Co-Living, Blockchain and the global startup ecosystem. His work encompasses venture building, capital raising, investment facilitation, market-entry strategy, international business development and growth advisory, supporting ventures from early-stage development to global expansion.

At the heart of Ish’s approach is the conviction that businesses must think globally, act strategically and create lasting value. He champions innovative, scalable and globally competitive enterprises that combine local strengths with international ambition.

Through Relia Smart Global Advisory, alongside board, strategic advisory, investment and academic engagements, Ish works with organizations across India, the UAE, Europe, Africa, Asia and other international markets. He brings together people, capital, markets and ideas to help leadership teams identify opportunities, navigate complexity and make informed strategic decisions.

His advisory approach combines an entrepreneurial understanding of business realities with the independent perspective required at board and leadership levels. Whether supporting international expansion, evaluating growth opportunities, strengthening partnerships or navigating emerging technologies, he focuses on translating vision into execution and opportunity into measurable impact.

Beyond entrepreneurship and corporate leadership, Ish is committed to education, mentorship and developing globally capable leaders. As an educator, mentor, keynote speaker and thought leader, he contributes to initiatives and discussions on entrepreneurship, innovation, responsible AI, corporate governance, sustainability and international business.

A passionate educator, he has built a strong reputation for teaching global entrepreneurship and innovation, helping aspiring entrepreneurs, students and business leaders understand venture creation, international growth and innovation-led leadership. His work bridges academia and industry, connecting knowledge with practical experience and preparing future leaders to thrive in an interconnected global economy.

Ish’s leadership and professional contributions have received international recognition, including the Outstanding Leadership Award at the Money 2.0 Conference in Dubai in 2022 and recognition as One of the Most Admired Global Indians for 2023 by Passion Vista.

For Ish, leadership is defined not by titles, positions or geography, but by the ability to create meaningful impact, empower people, build enduring institutions and turn ambitious ideas into sustainable outcomes.

Through entrepreneurship, strategic advisory, board leadership and education, Ish remains committed to connecting markets, enabling entrepreneurs, strengthening organizations and building innovative, globally competitive businesses that succeed beyond borders.