ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Chartered Accountant: ICAI, NEW DELHI

PGCBM: XLRI, Jamshedpur

PROFILE SUMMARY

Seasoned Fractional CFO with 30+ years of global experience across FMCG, pharma, and media sectors. Expert in fundraising (FDI/PE), financial governance, and business transformation. Proven ability to scale startups into high-revenue operations and lead M&A, joint ventures, and market entry initiatives. Strong in ERP implementation, compliance, and board-level stakeholder management.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

10 years

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Pentagram ConsultingManaging Partner & CFO Y2015-25- Responsible for development and implementation of business strategy, business finance and borrowings, financial accounting, statutory audits & reporting, regulatory & tax compliances, client service agreements management to ensure scaling up business into large & sustainable operations.

Carlsberg GroupRegional Controlling Director – Asia & Africa Oct’12 to May’13- Head of controlling in Asia & Africa region, leading strategic business planning, restructuring entities to optimize cost & taxes, and ensuring full regulatory complianceDirector Finance & Business Planning – Myanmar Jun'13 to Nov'14- Developed long-term business strategy, built regulatory framework, established IT infrastructure including ERP implementationCFO Carlsberg India Feb’08 to Sept’12- Turned around the company into cash profits, raised FDI and borrowings, and won Asia Finance Excellence Award 2011

Music Broadcast Pvt. Ltd.CFO & EVP Aug’07 to Feb’08- Improved royalty accounting policies and fast-tracked critical legal proceedings to mitigate business risks.

Dr. Reddy's LaboratoriesCFO BF-Unit - Sr. Director May’06 to Aug’07- Led a team across 45 countries, dealing with JV partners and distributors, improving financial operations globally.

Fosters India LtdChief Financial Officer Sept’03 to May’06- Turned the company around from losses, improved regulatory compliance, and managed the secretarial department.

Cadbury Schweppes GroupFinance Controller Oct’97 to Sept’03- Consolidated accounts, integrated businesses, and developed strategies for business expansion across multiple roles.