Meet The Hola Prime Team
Our CEO
Somesh Kapuria
Somesh Kapuria, MD and CEO of Hola Prime brings decades of leadership experience within the Forex & Securities industry, with an impressive track record of driving sustainable growth and scaling-up of complex financial operations. He worked in various leadership roles at Citibank, New York where he delivered a consistent revenue growth and operational efficiency. As a business leader, he worked in various verticals within Citibank New York's Securities & Funds Management division, driving innovation in several technological and financial products that are widely used today by several Asset Management firms and Brokerages at the Wall Street.
His vast wealth of experience and expertise in Financial Operations, Corporate Governance and Strategy Management drives Hola Prime's mission of transparency and trust. Under his leadership, the firm continues to scale new heights, shaping innovative solutions for the global trading community.
Somesh holds an MBA in Finance & Investments from New York, a B.Tech in Material Science and an M.Tech in Metallurgy from PEC Chandigarh.
Marketing Director
Himanshu Chandel
Himanshu, is an experienced marketing professional with over a decade of expertise spanning sectors such as FMCG, E-commerce, D2C, Cryptocurrency, Dating, and Gaming. Before joining Hola Prime, he was heading Performance Marketing at ITC, managing leading brands such as Fiama, Engage, Savlon, Dermafique, and Charmis. He has a proven track record of scaling businesses, delivering high ROI, and enhancing customer satisfaction. His key strengths include branding, marketing, data analytics, strategy, and product management.
In addition to his marketing expertise, he has been instrumental in fundraising efforts, managing due diligence processes, and building strong investor relations for startups.
VP Risk & Compliance
Ashutosh Sharma
Ashutosh is a highly accomplished Chartered Accountant (C.A.) with over 15 years of industry experience, specializing in Risk, Operations and Compliance. As Vice President at Hola Prime, he brings a wealth of knowledge gained from working with multinational firms across Europe, like Ernst & Young and also handling Risk and Operations in a highly regulated EU based broker. His rich experience has made him extremely passionate about Risk Management and Compliance. Although these terms are not heard of in prop trading industry, Ashutosh runs these functions diligently, making Hola Prime a self regulated highly compliant firm. This helps Hola Prime’s growth to be aligned with its core values of transparency and trust.
CFO
Sumedha
Sumedha is a dynamic Chartered Accountant (C.A.) with over 13 years of experience in Finance, Audits and Operations. As the CFO at Hola Prime, she leverages her background with Big Four firms, KPMG and Ernst & Young, to drive Operational Excellence and financial stability in an exponentially growing business. She has also worked in the forex industry. Sumedha's deep understanding of Finance and Operations in a highly competitive environment, has been instrumental in helping Hola Prime achieve Transparency, and highly efficient systems, like One Hour payouts. This has enabled to foster long-term, transparent relationships with clients. Her motto is to drive sustainable success and innovation at Hola Prime
Creative Director
Nikhil Mittal
Nikhil, with a Master’s in Graphic Design and over a decade of professional experience, brings a unique fusion of creativity and strategic thinking to Hola Prime. His diverse expertise, combining design excellence with business insight, plays a pivotal role in crafting transparent, user-focused solutions for traders. Recognized as one of BITS Pilani's 30 Under 30, Nikhil’s journey reflects his commitment to innovation and problem-solving. His work at Hola Prime exemplifies his passion for blending design with fintech, creating engaging and intuitive experiences that align with the firm’s values of honesty and transparency.
Lead - UK Operations
Sami Saleh
Sami Saleh, based in London, UK, began his trading journey at the young age of 19, along with studies. With years of hands-on experience working with a Trading firm based in London, he has developed a deep understanding of prop trading and the dynamics of financial instruments. Before fully transitioning into trading, Sam worked in the marketing department of a trading firm in the City of London, where he gained a unique perspective on financial education and communication. Today, he combines his passion for trading with his expertise in content creation, delivering educational materials designed to guide and empower new traders. Sam’s dedication to skill-building and knowledge-sharing reflects Hola Prime's commitment to transparency, learning, and trader success. Sam has studied Business Studies at University of Bedfordshire.
Head - Hong Kong Ops
Megha
As Head of Hong Kong Operations, Megha is dedicated to earning and maintaining trader trust, which lies at the heart of Hola Prime’s mission. She holds an MBA and has prior experience of over 10 years. Her goal is to deliver support that is clear, responsive, and dependable, embodying the transparency the company promises. Megha leads her team with a commitment to excellence, ensuring every interaction with traders is seamless and helpful.
With a focus on guiding traders through their journey and addressing their concerns swiftly, Megha and her team set a high standard for support. For them, excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s the expectation they meet every day.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Head
Neha
As CSR Head, Neha Singh is dedicated to creating initiatives that drive real change and reflect the company’s core values of transparency, support, and trust. Her leadership focuses on impactful projects, ranging from environmental sustainability and community partnerships to educational outreach. Neha believes in the power of collaboration with local communities, aiming for programs that bring lasting benefits and align with community needs. Passionate about making a positive difference, she leads with vision and integrity, ensuring CSR efforts inspire both the organization and the communities it serves toward a more inclusive, sustainable future.
Leads that make all possible
Client Success Manager
Chetan
Chetan is dedicated to enhancing the trading experience and building long-term relationships. Skilled in resolving issues and implementing strategies to improve engagement and client satisfaction.
Lead, UX Design
Akshay
Akshay shapes user experiences at Hola Prime that are both intuitive and engaging, blending aesthetics with functionality to create seamless interfaces for traders. With a B.Tech in Computer Science and a Diploma in Design, Animation, and Filmmaking, Akshay brings a technical and creative foundation to UX design. With up to 7 years of experience in user-centric marketing design and product design, he focuses on crafting interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and promote ease of use in the trading environment.
Lead Content Writer
Navdeep
Navdeep is a Lead Content Writer with 7+ years of diverse experience in crafting SEO-optimized content, managing PPC campaigns, and shaping brand messaging across various industries. Certified in Brand Management from IIM, she has worked with teams to create compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and drive business results.
AD- Business Development
Rajas
Rajas Bakre, an Electronics and Telecommunication Engineer and ex-Amazon, heads Customer Excellence at Hola Prime. With a strong technical foundation and extensive industry experience, he ensures that transparency and a customer-centric approach are at the core of the firm’s mission. Rajas’s leadership transforms customer excellence into a strategic focus, inspiring his team to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional support to the trading community daily.
Lead Client Success
Masu
Masu, Lead Client Success at Hola Prime and holder of a Master’s in Economics, is dedicated to driving impactful client engagement strategies aimed at maximizing trader satisfaction, retention, and performance. Overseeing a skilled team, Masu focuses on creating meaningful connections with clients, understanding their unique needs, and guiding them through resources that foster their growth.
Lead Product Development
Komal
Komal Singh oversees the design and enhancement of innovative products, focusing on user needs and market trends to align with the firm’s mission of transparency and reliability. An alumnus of Indian School of Business, and Masters in Economics, Komal combines a strong foundation in economics with expertise in product strategy. This background enables her to approach product development with a strategic vision, ensuring that offerings meet the highest standards in user experience and market relevance.
Lead Quality Assurance
Deepshikha
Deepshikha Singla upholds the highest standards of quality at Hola Prime, ensuring that every tool and platform developed contributes to transparency and enhances the trading environment. With a Master's degree in Commerce, where she excelled in Finance, Deepshikha brings a meticulous approach to quality assurance, ensuring all products meet rigorous standards that align with the firm’s commitment to trust and reliability.
Lead Social Media
Himanshu V
With 6 years of rich experience in social media management of high growth scale entities, Himanshu Verma excels in conceptualizing, strategizing, and driving organic traffic to strengthen Hola Prime’s online presence. He has been certified in Digital Marketing from Meta and has done his Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Lead Talent Acquisition
Pallavi
Pallavi brings 16 years of extensive experience in recruitment across the telecom, media, and IT sectors. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering and an MBA in Human Resources from Symbiosis University, Pune, she expertly aligns recruitment strategies with business objectives to attract top talent and drive Hola Prime’s growth. Pallavi's strategic approach to talent acquisition plays a crucial role in supporting Hola Prime's continued success and fostering a skilled and committed workforce.
