Srivastava joined the QFC Authority in April 2006 and has been instrumental in developing its three hub strategy, focusing on asset management, reinsurance and captive insurance. Srivastava has sixteen years of global experience in the strategy consulting and investment industries. He previously held key positions with Dresdner RCM Global Investors and Andersen Consulting. Prior to joining the QFC Authority, Shashank worked in the Strategy Department of the Dubai International Financial Centre and was assistant vice president at Abraaj Capital. He has also worked for Swiss Re and Prudential in the UK. Shashank earned an MBA from the Manchester Business School, University of Manchester in 1997 and holds a B. Com Honours from the Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, India.