Samit Guha

Competent and result oriented professional with almost 30 years of experience in leading & managing the Finance and Accounting functions of organizations across many complex roles

 Presently working with MMTC PAMP INDIA PVT LTD – One of India’s largest Precious Metals Company - as the Chief Financial and Technology Officer (CFTO)
 Emaar India Pvt Ltd - Large Real Estate Player Globally and in India - CFO
 Genesis India Pvt Ltd – Leading Luxury Apparel & Accessory Retailer - CFTO
 Oberoi Group – Globally Renowned Hospitality Player – CFO
 Bharti Airtel Ltd – Leading Telecom Operator – Finance Controller India Operations
 Philips India Ltd – Global Consumer Goods Conglomerate – Various Senior roles

Strong business partnering skills, can partner the CEO in driving routine business objectives, launch new business or support in a growth journey like in Airtel. Play a critical role in turnaround situations like Genesis, and Emaar. Drive large transformational projects across the Company like Digital Commerce roll out, Disinvestment/IPO, Strategic supply chain project (Bonded WH) like in MMTC PAMP. Lead all business deal from evaluations, deal structuring & execution. Experienced in conducting opportunity analysis of new business (make vs Buy decisions) and new products. Demonstrated ability in improving segment & product profitability through business model reengineering, cost management. Experience of managing tight liquidity situations like in Emaar and Genesis.

Well versed in managing end to end Finance operations comprising of accounting, audit, taxation, compliance, treasury, investor relations, reporting, Business planning and Analytics, Decision support, Financial Consolidation, M&A/IPO experience.

Strong Technology focus having done two CTO roles. Lead the Technology transformation of Business across processes and functions
Evaluate the current technology stack across functions and identify areas that can be optimized using existing & new technology. Strong experience in implementing multiple ERPs (SAP, Oracle, MS AX), Compliance tools, IT security systems, Procurement platforms, Tendering and contracting platforms like Oracle procurement & Build Supply, CRM applications, Manufacturing, Costing & supply chain systems,

Strong People skills, an effective communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills and an ability to inspire, influence & challenge large teams to improve efficiency and achieve stretched targets.

EDUCATION
 Chartered Accountant from ICAI in 1994.
 Cost & Works Accountant from ICWAI in 1991.