In his role as Managing Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers, Mr. Parekh focuses on investing in enterprise software, robotics, automation, and other emerging technologies. He serves as a director across multiple public and private company boards, including Symbotic.
Prior to
joining SoftBank in 2016, Mr. Parekh worked in private equity at KKR, and at
Boston Consulting Group. Mr. Parekh has an MBA from Harvard Business School
where he was a George F. Baker Scholar. He also holds both an MS and BSc in
Electrical & Computer Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
“We are pleased to welcome Vikas to
WeWork’s Board of Directors,” said Sandeep Mathrani, WeWork’s CEO and Chairman.
“With a combination of hands-on investment experience and knowledge of WeWork’s
business, Vikas brings valuable perspective that will enhance our ongoing
efforts to lead the industry with a suite of connected, flexible space
solutions.”
“WeWork has demonstrated resilience and
strength over the past few years, embarking on a remarkable turnaround during
tough market conditions and contributing to the shifting paradigm for how - and
where - people work,” said Vikas J. Parekh, Managing Partner at SoftBank
Investment Advisers. “I am thrilled to join the Board as we continue to
redefine the workplace amid the ever-changing post-pandemic work environment.”