Brij Madan is the founder of the firm. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics (LSE) and holds an MBA from Columbia University, New York. His corporate experience prior to founding PBI included position of Vice President for Business Development for Racor, a world leader in engine filtration systems and since then, a unit of a large multi-national, Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH). Based initially in London, Brij worked for several years in the European consultancy environment with leading business advisory houses such as The Economist Intelligence Unit and boutique firms that served blue chip clients in the European Economic Community, and on both sides of the Atlantic. Later he managed the New York office of British consultancy PRS, that pioneered some of the earliest work on researching diesel engine markets on a global basis. He joined Racor/Parker Hannifin in Modesto, California, after several years with PRS.
Projects under his management have ranged from individual assignments to controlling a network of staff engaged in worldwide client assignments. With over 25 years of specific industry knowledge, and with excellent functional expertise in finance, marketing, market research, strategy and planning areas, Brij has positioned PBI to provide a unique and specific service to companies in several industries, including filtration/separation and commercial vehicle and component industries.
Brij is also a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and holds NASD (National Association of Securities Dealers) Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. (Securities offered through Quest Capital Strategies, Inc.
