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At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top India based CFO’ operating in the Automotive space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Parag Sharma
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Shriram Transport
Parag Sharma serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd and served as Executive Director. Mr. Sharma joined the ShriramGroup as Manager – Accounts in the year 1995. He has an overall experience of 20 years in the area of corporate finance and treasury of which 14 years with Shriram group. He served as an Additional Director of Shriram Automall India Ltd. since February 1, 2010. He served as Director of Shriram Equipment Finance Company Limited. Mr. Sharma holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and is a graduate of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India.
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About Shriram Transport: Shriram Transport Finance Company specializes in financing pre-owned commercial vehicles, equipment, and other loans.
Gaurav Kumar
Chief Financial Officer of Apollo Tyres
Gaurav Kumar is the Chief Financial Officer at Apollo Tyres. He is responsible for the organization’s overall financial health and stability, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines and corporate governance policies. He is also a key member of the team responsible for strategic growth projects, including inorganic growth, mergers and acquisitions, and raising long-term finance for existing and upcoming projects. Known for his composed persona, wit and factual bent of mind, he also looks after investor relations for the organization. In his previous role as Group Head, Corporate Strategy & Finance, Gaurav was focused on strengthening strategic partnerships with stakeholders –increasing their relevance and aiding the evolution of the company’s business model for sustainable and inclusive growth, and achievement of organizational goals. Gaurav began his career as a Management Trainee with UB Group in 1993 and since then has donned many hats –from being an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of a manufacturing set-up to being part of Acquisition & Alliances team for an IT Giant. In March 2004, Kumar joined Apollo Tyres Ltd as Head, Corporate Strategy. Since then he has played a leading role in numerous projects that have had a significant impact on the company’s revenue and profitability. In 2010, Kumar was nominated to the Company’s Management Board. A degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and an MBA in Finance from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, Kumar’s academic achievements too are enviable. A keen traveler, with a penchant for sports, Kumar’s true passions are adventure sports and fiction.
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About Apollo Tyres: Apollo Tyres is an automotive company that specializes in tire manufacturing.
Anil Patwardhan
CFO of KPIT Technologies
Anil is the CFO for KPIT. He is responsible for Financial performance,Reporting and Goverance.Anil, a qualified Chartered Accountant by profession, has contributed towards improving the fiscal discipline within KPIT by establishing the global budgetary process, improving control environment, initiating tax planning measures, and driving effective treasury & forex management. As a Member of the Executive Board, Anil collaborates with the business leaders at KPIT to drive business strategy & planning, mergers & acquisitions, legal & secretarial aspects and large strategic deals. Under his leadership, KPIT has earned the coveted Golden Peacock Award given by the Institute of Directors, UK; and the Corporate Governance award conferred by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, which KPIT won four years in a row.
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About KPIT Cummins, KPIT Technologies: KPIT is a global technology company with software solutions helping mobility leapfrog towards autonomous, clean, smart and connected future.
David Graziosi
President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer of Allison Transmission Holdings
David Graziosi joined Allison Transmission in November 2007 as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. In January 2016, he was promoted to the additional role of President. In his time with Allison, Mr. Graziosi has been instrumental in all aspects of financial management, including debt and equity planning and execution, budgeting, pricing, and investor relations –including the company’s IPO in 2012. Most recently, he was recognized by institutional investment analysts as a ‘top three’ Best CFO for both Buy-Side and Sell-Side (the only CFO to be ranked in the top three of both categories) as part of Institutional Investors’ 2016 All-America Executive Team awards. Before joining Allison, Mr. Graziosi served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Covalence Specialty Materials Corp. between 2006 and 2007. Prior to joining Covalence Specialty Materials Corporation, he held various positions in the industry, including Vice President of Finance Precursors and Epoxy Resins at Hexion Specialty Chemicals from 2005 to 2006 and Executive Vice President and CFO at Resolution Performance Products from 2004 to 2005. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and CFO of General Chemical Industrial Products, as Finance Director of GenTek and as Internal Audit Director and Assistant Corporate Controller at Sun Chemical Group. Mr. Graziosi is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA, non-practicing). He earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics from the State University of New York (SUNY) and an MBA in finance from Rutgers University.
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About Allison Transmission Holdings: Allison Transmission has continuously discovered new ways to make work easier and more efficient.
Hiren Dilipbhai Doshi
CFO of Rolex Rings
Hiren Dilipbhai Doshi is the Chief Financial Officer at Rolex Rings.
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About Rolex Rings: Rolex Rings is designs and manufactures hot forged rolled rings for bearing and automotive industries.
Mayank Gupta
Group CFO of CarDekho
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About CarDekho: CarDekho is a car search platform working to digitize the auto ecosystem.
Nand Sardana
CFO of R Systems
Nand Sardana joined R Systems in 2000 and is now the Chief Financial Officer. He has over 24 years of experience in financial, accounting, taxation, investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, fund raising, private equity and institutional financing, with both public and private companies. He was instrumental in managing R Systems initial public offer in 2006 and other mergers and acquisitions, worldwide. Prior to joining R Systems, Nand worked with diverse consultancy organizations. Nand is a Chartered Accountant, Cost and Management Accountant, and a Company Secretary. He has a graduate and a Masters degree in commerce from the University of Delhi.
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About R Systems: R Systems is a specialized IT Services & Solutions and IT-enabled Services provider catering to a wide range of global customers.
David Henchon
CFO of Dickinson Fleet Services
David is the CFO of Dickinson Fleet Services and has been with the Company for 10 years. He is in charge of the accounting and finance department and has 20 full and part time employees that report directly or indirectly to him. David spent 8 years in public accounting with the majority of his time spent at Katz, Sapper, and Miller. David was manager in the audit department when he left. Prior to that time, David spent 5 years with AmeriGas Propane and worked as a manager in the audit department when he left. David graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.
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About Dickinson Fleet Services: Dickinson Fleet Services is a family owned and operated company.
Sumit Sethi
CFO of eInfochips
As the CFO of eInfochips, Sumit has been managing the financial planning, treasury, legal affairs, commercial operations, taxation, accounting, employee benefits, compliances and internal controls for the whole group. Sumit has deep operational insights in the software business and contributes on that front as well. Under his leadership, the finance team has expanded the functional horizons significantly. He has aligned all the commercial processes and reporting requirements with a clear goal of excellent business support. Prior to joining eInfochips, Sumit has worked in the telecom and media sectors and was associated with Vodafone and Mudra. Sumit holds Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Gujarat University and has studied CA with ICAI, India and CS with ICSI, India. In his leisure time, Sumit loves to read and is a regular volleyball player.
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About eInfochips, eInfochips: eInfochips is a product design solutions company that offers end-to-end product engineering and semiconductor services.
Srinivasan Srini
Managing Director & CFO of Bosch Chassis Systems India
Srinivasan Srini is the Managing Director and CFO at Bosch Chassis Systems India.
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About Bosch Chassis Systems India: Bosch Chassis Systems India is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology.
S C Srinivasan
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Bosch Chassis Systems India
Mr. S C Srinivasan is the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director at Bosch Chassis Systems India.
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About Bosch Chassis Systems India: Bosch Chassis Systems India is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology.
Soumen Ray
Chief Financial Officer of Bajaj
Soumen Ray is the Chief Financial Officer of Bajaj. He is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience.
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About Bajaj: Bajaj manufactures and sells scooters, motorcycles, three-wheeler vehicles, and spare parts in India.
Venkataramanan B.
CFO of Karaikal Port Private
Mr. B Venkataramanan brings 25 years of valuable experience in the areas of Finance & Accounts, Auditing, Taxation, Budgeting and MIS. He served as President, Treasury (Sanmar Group), CFO (RegenPowertechPvt Ltd), Head of Finance Department (Tamil Nadu Petroproducts Ltd) & Chief Financial Manager (South India Corporation(agencies) Ltd )andSuri& Co. Mr. B Venkataramanan has done his B Sc (Chemistry) from University of Madras & a Chartered Accountant form ICAI.
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About Karaikal Port Private: Karaikal Port Private owns a port that has been developed about 320km south of Chennai.
Manish Mehta
CFO of Studds Accessories Limited
Manish Mehta is the CFO at Studds Accessories Limited.
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About Studds Accessories Limited: Leading Manufacturers and Exporters of Helmets and Motorcycle Accessories
Shalendra Gupta
Co-Founder & CFO of Altigreen Propulsion Labs
MBA with 26 years’ finance, business development and manufacturing experience after IIM Ahmedabad, at SBI Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank, Siemens Communications and BCH Electric. He knows how to squeeze every penny’s worth from a vendor without compromising quality!
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About Altigreen Propulsion Labs: Altigreen Propulsion Labs develops intellectual property in aftermarket products for automotive systems.
Parth Shah
Co-Founder, CFO of Genie
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About Genie: Genie is a bike-based smart logistics platform for both consumers and businesses started out of Chennai.
Sridhar V
CFO of Maini Precision Products
Sridhar V is the Chief Financial Officer at Maini Precision Products.
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About Maini Precision Products: Maini Precision Products is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of high precision components
Ranganathan Sankaran
CFO of Automotive Axles
Ranganathan Sankaran is the CFO at Automotive Axles.
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About Automotive Axles: Automotive Axles Limited (AAL) is a joint venture of Kalyani Group and Meritor Inc.
