Byron Askin

Byron Askin joined JAFCO Asia in 1998 and is currently Senior Director with the responsibility for investment activities in South Asia. He has worked in the Asia-Pacific region for more than 14 years, involved in venture capital, M&A, and sales and marketing.

Byron founded JAFCO Asia’s venture business in Israel and India, having made investments in Allot Communications (NASDAQ: ALLT), Cyota (acquired by RSA Security), Midbar Technologies (acquired by Macrovision), Morecom (acquired by Liberate) and several others. He is currently leading JAFCO Asia’s investment efforts in the rapidly growing India market.

Present board memberships include Vignani Pvt Ltd, MicroQual Techno Pvt Ltd, Consistel Pte Ltd and Inzign Pte Ltd.

Prior to joining JAFCO Asia, Byron was with the Whirlpool Corporation for 10 years where he was an early employee in the company’s Asian expansion. Working out of New Delhi, Shanghai and Hong Kong, Byron led due diligence and integration efforts for several acquisitions in India and China.

Byron is an American citizen. He received his Master’s degree in Business Administration and his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering, both from the University of Michigan in the United States. Byron is a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors.

 
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