Strengthening its financial leadership, CKA Birla Group has appointed Sudeep Agrawal as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Madhavan Hariharan. Agrawal brings more than 30 years of experience across corporate finance, financial planning, governance, risk management and regulatory compliance, with leadership exposure across India and international markets.
In his new role, Agrawal will lead the group’s finance function, drawing on his expertise in financial management, internal controls, audit, compliance and business transformation. His appointment comes as the conglomerate continues to develop its diversified portfolio across technology, automotive, home and building solutions, healthcare and manufacturing.
Before joining CKA Birla Group, Agrawal served as Chief Financial Officer at Ashirvad by Aliaxis, where he led financial operations in the building solutions and manufacturing sector. Prior to this, he spent nearly 6 years as CFO at Philips India, overseeing financial planning, business controls, governance and strategic financial management.
Agrawal held several leadership positions during his extensive career at Philips, including Head of Internal Audit – Global Personal Health and Markets India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa. He also served as ICS & SOx Compliance Manager in Amsterdam and Director Finance – Middle East and Africa, with responsibilities spanning finance, legal, compliance and audit across multiple markets.
His other roles at Philips included Chief Controlling Officer – Middle East Region, Compliance Officer – Philips Electronics Middle East & Africa, Senior Manager Finance, Assistant Financial Controller, Accountant and Assistant Accountant. These assignments provided experience in financial controls, regulatory requirements, enterprise systems and regional business management.
Earlier in his career, Agrawal worked as Senior Auditor and Audit Manager at Sudit K. Parekh & Co., following an initial assignment as Junior Auditor at Pendurkar & Co. His professional journey began in accounting, auditing and taxation before progressing into senior finance leadership roles.
Over the years, he has developed expertise in corporate finance, strategic financial planning, internal audit, risk management, regulatory compliance and enterprise transformation. His experience across India, Europe, the Middle East and Africa has also given him exposure to diverse regulatory frameworks and business environments.
Agrawal’s appointment brings extensive multinational finance and governance experience to CKA Birla Group as it continues to strengthen its financial and operational capabilities.
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