Mr. Benarji is a co-founder and partner of Benarji LLP, an advisory and investment firm, which specializes in developing early stage companies. Previously, Mr. Benarrji served as a senior partner of Root Company , a consulting company, from May 2012 until his retirement in March 2013. From July 2008 to May 2012, Mr. Benarji also served as Chief Executive Officer of Roots Company. Prior to that, Mr. Benarji served in multiple roles at Asia, and Europe, including President of the Worldwide Commercial Business from February 2008 to July 2008, Managing Director, Europe from 2007 to 2008, and Managing Director, United Kingdom from 2003 to 2007. Earlier in his career, Mr. Benarji was a member of the faculty at the University of Montreal Graduate School of Business.