10 Best CFOs - 2019

In India and across the globe, senior finance executives, especially the Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) have been witnessing a tremendous shift in their roles day in and day out. From mere traditional accounting & reporting, the CFOs have become more like trusted business advisors & partners responsible for strategic and operational decision making across their company. In fact, according to the 2019 Global Business & Spending Outlook, senior finance executives remain optimistic about the economy, outlook for their companies and their investments for the future. Clearly, CFOs hold diverse roles such as steward, operator, strategist and catalyst, thereby working under great scrutiny both internally and externally. By large, factors like economic uncertainty, burgeoning regulatory requirements, financial restatements, and increased investor scrutiny have great impact on their position and professional responsibilities in any company. Finance mavens, precisely CFOs like V Ramakrishnan (TCS), Ramesh Bafna (Flipkart), Ganesh Shenoy (MTR Foods), Mohit Kabra (MakeMy Trip India), Tanmay Kumar (Burger King India) and many others have been seamlessly contributing their best to India’s economic prosperity. Yet, there are a horde of challenges that these finance leaders are posed with, especially with regards to delivering reports to their stakeholders on an ongoing basis. These challenges are increasing in tandem with the demands of organizations for fast & accurate evaluation of strategy and risks along with the ever evolving accounting & regulatory requirements and protocols. On the bright side, adapting cutting-edge strategies, conforming to the digital disruption and staying abreast of the dynamic financial landscape will indubitably maximize not only their individual performance, but also the overall productivity of their company. Delving into the world of finance visionaries and their excellence, CEO Insights has come up with an informative listing: ‘10 Best CFOs - 2019’. Post a meticulous evaluation, a distinguished panel of finance experts, VCs, and other professionals along with CEO Insights Editorial Board has prepared this roster of front runners in this category. The magazine sheds light not just on the core competencies and achievements of featured CFOs, but also diverse trends and advancements transpiring in the finance space of India.