Ankit Vajpayee, MBA

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DISC Type : DC

VP, Strategy and Transactions - Infrastructure Advisory at EY

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Ankit is a Vice President in EYs Infrastructure Advisory practice in Toronto with over 16 years of experience. He provides commercial, financial, and strategic guidance on large-scale projects in transport, energy, and healthcare, with a special focus on Indigenous partnerships and public-private partnerships. People who have worked with him describe him as dedicated, analytical, and strategic.

There is no publicly available information regarding Ankits personal life, hobbies, or interests outside of his professional work in infrastructure and finance.

He authored a publication on the evolution of e-commerce in India, showcasing an early interest in market dynamics and strategic business growth.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They are very proud of what they do. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Partnerships
He is a vocal advocate for advancing Indigenous-led infrastructure projects and economic participation, highlighted by EY's recent partnership with the First Nations Major Projects Coalition.
Infrastructure Finance
His career is centered on advising clients on project structuring, procurement, and financing for complex, high-impact infrastructure transactions across Canada.
Future of Transport
He shows a keen interest in the future of mobility, including high-speed rail, and its potential to create a more connected and sustainable Canada.

Media Appearances

Ankit has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2021
VP, Strategy and Transactions - Infrastructure Advisory at EY
7-2018 - 4-2021
Assistant Vice President, Capital Projects & Infrastructure at PwC Canada
11-2015 - 6-2018
Senior Associate, Capital Projects & Infrastructure at PwC Canada
12-2013 - 7-2015
Senior Consultant, Capital Projects & Infrastructure at PwC India
5-2012 - 12-2013
Assistant Manager - Finance at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Education

2007 - 2009
Masters in Business Administration from IBS Ahmedabad
2004 - 2007
Bachelor of Commerce from Jai Narain Vyas University

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Insights For Selling To Ankit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ankit is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ankit

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ankit move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Ankit take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Ankit

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