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 Product Design 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.

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.

Rohit Kamat
Chief Financial Officer of Persistent Systems
As a Chief Financial Officer of the Company, Rohit Kamat is responsible for the treasury, financial reporting, taxation and internal controls at Persistent Systems. Rohit has been with Persistent since 2001 and has held various senior positions in the Finance and Internal Audit departments. With over 30 years of experience in the areas of corporate finance, international and domestic taxation and management accounting, Rohit has worked with leading Indian and multinational IT companies including Tata Unisys Ltd., L & T Infotech Ltd. and Syntel Software.Rohit is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India as well as of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He holds a B.Com. (Hons) from the University of Mumbai and is a qualified Cost and Works Accountant.
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About Persistent Systems, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Persistent Systems offers software product concept and design, performance engineering, quality assurance, and other professional services.
Harshil Dalal
Global CFO of Dishman Carbogen Amcis
Harshil Dalal is the Global CFO of Dishman Carbogen Amcis.
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About Dishman Carbogen Amcis: This company is a global outsourcing partner for the pharmaceutical industry.
Arpit Vyas
CFO & Managing Director of Dishman Carbogen Amcis
Arpit J. Vyas is the Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Dishman Carbogen Amcis.
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About Dishman Carbogen Amcis: This company is a global outsourcing partner for the pharmaceutical industry.
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.

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.
Shri Yaswant Mishra
President (Corporate) and Chief Financial Officer of Mangalam Cement
Shri Yaswant Mishra is the President (Corporate) and Chief Financial Officer at Mangalam Cement.
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About Mangalam Cement: Mangalam Cement is a manufacturing company.
Srinivasan Vishwanathan
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary of Godrej Consumers Products
Srinivasan Vishwanathan is the Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary at Godrej Consumer Products Limited.
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About Godrej Consumers Products: Godrej Consumers Products is a leading emerging markets company.