Meet Our Leadership
Sowmy VJ
Managing Partner, Helix.Earth
Sowmy VJ is the Founder and Managing Partner of Helix.Earth, a next-generation hedge fund rooted in the principles of eco-economics. With over 20 years of experience spanning hedge funds, private equity, institutional advisory, and banking, Sowmy is a pioneer in aligning investment strategy with long-term sustainability and systemic value creation.
Previously a Consulting Partner at TCS and a General Partner at Stratos, Sowmy has advised tier-1 banks, pension funds, and sovereign investors on risk transformation and portfolio realignment. He also structured infrastructure finance solutions at Al Khalij Bank for Qatar’s FIFA World Cup projects.
A frequent speaker and published author of the eco-economics book series, Sowmy brings a rare blend of investment insight, regulatory expertise, and mission-driven leadership to Helix.Earth.
Nithya R Narayanaswamy
Chief of Staff, Helix.Earth
Nithya is the Founder of TBS Events UK and CutePicks Fashion, an award-winning entrepreneur, community builder, and events manager with over a decade of experience uniting diaspora communities and driving cultural engagement.
Nithya has built vibrant online and offline communities, organized flagship cultural events for organizations such as the South Indian Society UK, and partnered with brands to expand their presence in new markets. Recognized for creative vision and leadership, Nithya has pioneered initiatives that preserve heritage, foster belonging, and empower women’s networks globally.
Awards include the IIW She Inspires Award at the UK Parliament, Gana Kaladhara Award from Griffin College London, and Bright Artist Award from IIW.
Sridhar Somasundar
Chief Operating Officer, Helix.Earth
Sridhar is a seasoned Chief Operating Officer, trusted advisor, and strategic leader known for driving enterprise transformation, operational excellence, and scalable growth across global markets.
At Helix, he has led advisory, fund setup, operational processes, data & MI strategy, regulatory compliance, and partner management — ensuring efficiency, governance, and long-term value.
He is also Managing Partner at Incube Consulting, a UK-based professional services and recruitment firm with operations in India, serving clients across the UK, EU, and India.
With a diverse background spanning banking, consulting, technology, healthcare, media, government, and regtech startups, Sridhar brings deep expertise in shaping go-to-market and growth strategies, and executing complex global programs across regulatory compliance, data and cybersecurity, and digital transformation. His work consistently delivers measurable impact through innovation, operational agility, cost optimisation, and accelerated revenue growth.
Francesco is a digital strategist with a unique perspective shaped by over a decade of experience at top-tier global media companies, including Warner Bros. and Discovery.
Francesco specializes in translating sophisticated audience engagement techniques—refined while building global entertainment brands—into powerful strategies that foster brand trust and drive growth. At Warner, Francesco managed a digital portfolio generating over a billion monthly interactions and now applies these principles to engage audiences, simplify complex topics, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Francesco is also passionate about building digital fluency within organizations. Having trained over 100 professionals, from analysts to executive boards, Francesco focuses on elevating teams’ marketing and communication capabilities. The mission is to create compelling digital experiences that make complex services more accessible, understandable, and valuable to the people they serve.
Francesco Buonaurio
Marketing Head, Helix.Earth