CBOs: Combining Administrative, Financial & Operational Expertise

In today’s business environment, business executives are expected to be swift, informed and proactive. While battling intense market competition, navigating through industry trends & evolutions and aligning with consumer needs, business leaders are today expected to do it all. Dealing with a plethora of such critical business needs is a Chief Business Officer (CBO).

A CBO is tasked with developing and executing company strategy while managing operations. Their role is the perfect amalgamation of administrative, finance and operation functions. Working closely with the leadership team, a CBO oversees critical functions across human resources, accounting, IT, etc.

Over year, the CBOs role has undergone transformation; from a purely operational and commercial functions. Their role has evolved to include a wider, more strategic position. A CBO today ensures company’s growth, long term sustainability, and business opportunity.

In the current edition of CEOInsights India magazine, we spotlight the CBO role and feature conversations with some of India’s premier CBOs.

One such name is Gokul G K. With nearly two decades of leadership across real estate, finance, and investment banking, Gokul serves as Chief Business Officer at Asset Homes, driving strategy, brand growth, and customer-centric innovation while pioneering future-ready business models and partnerships.

We also feature Senthil Kumar, Chief Business Officer, Thalappakatti Hotels. Senthil’s insights and leadership have been key in transforming Thalappakatti Hotels. He is busy taking the legacy of this iconic biryani brand to the future, blending authentic flavours with innovation and strategic thinking.

Also joining this edition is Satyajeet Singh, the Chief Business Officer at The Narayana Group, with over 30 years of experience in education. He has held key roles at Narayana, Unacademy, Allen, NMIMS, and Resonance, specializing in strategic growth, brand transformation, and innovative learning models across India’s education sector.

Read in-depth conversations featuring these business leaders and get a glimpse of what makes a CBO a key business executive.

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