Bhavin Chandarana

Bhavin Chandarana is a Business Management Fellow at the Open Avenues Foundation, where he mentors students on strategic financial planning, artificial intelligence in business, and entrepreneurial leadership.

He also serves as Acting Chief Finance Officer at the Biocybernaut Institute, where he leads financial strategy, capital allocation, and operational efficiency to support the organization’s mission of advancing human potential through neurofeedback training. Previously, he was the Managing Director of a multi-million-pound SME in the UK, where he led business growth initiatives, managed cross-functional teams, and drove operational performance across key areas of the company.

With over two decades of experience in business, Bhavin has played a pivotal role in scaling operations, optimizing supply chains, and implementing innovative financial and management systems. He has successfully led multi-million-pound fundraising efforts, worked with over 40 startups, and transformed a family-run business into a thriving enterprise. His leadership has spanned sectors including food manufacturing, real estate, and wellness, with a strong focus on strategic transformation and stakeholder engagement.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Computing & IT from Aston University and is a qualified CIMA accountant. Outside of work, Bhavin enjoys exploring world cuisines and staying active through weightlifting, Pilates, and boxing.