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Chief Financinal Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Highest degree :
Bachelors
Field of study :
Commerce
Location :
Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
Citizenships :
Indian
Experience :
13 Year(s)
Countries :
Myanmar, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
Transformational senior leader with over 13 years of multi-country experience across ASEAN, Africa, and South Asia, driving operational excellence, strategic coordination, and program delivery in complex environments. Proven expertise in finance, operations, and multi-stakeholder management across private sector, development, and cross-border initiatives. Adept at leading high-performance teams, managing risk, and aligning strategy with measurable outcomes. Experienced in ESG integration, donor reporting, and digital transformation for sustainable impact.
Experience
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Indonesia (Gresik/Surabaya)
PT Kayu Multiguna Indonesia & Earthwise Trading
July 2023
-Present
Leads multi-country operations, finance, and program management for a USD 580M group operating across ASEAN and Africa. Oversees cross-functional teams (795+ staff), optimizing financial governance, supply chain efficiency, and operational impact. Implemented ERP-driven monitoring systems, improved efficiency by 15%, and developed risk frameworks ensuring continuity in complex contexts. Provides strategic guidance to the board, investors, and operational partners to align business performance with sustainability and community objectives.
Regional Finance & Manufacturing Leader – ASEAN Expansion
Singapore & Myanmar
Valency International Pte Ltd & Subsidiaries (Valfert Co. Ltd & Myanmar Evergreen Gurjan Wood Co. Ltd)
December 2015
-June 2023
Directed multi-country operations and finance programs (USD 400M+) across Myanmar, ASEAN, and Africa under the Valency Group. Oversaw manufacturing, fertilizer imports, FMCG, and agri-commodity trading operations across subsidiaries including Valfert Co. Ltd and Myanmar Evergreen Gurjan Wood Co. Ltd. Led integrated manufacturing, procurement, and logistics operations ensuring full trade compliance and on-time cross-border deliveries. Strengthened financial governance, treasury centralization, and ERP-driven reporting, achieving 20% cost reduction and improved liquidity. Expanded dealer networks from 280 to 450+, optimizing market coverage and last-mile distribution. Managed timber manufacturing and export operations (USD 260M+), ensuring 300+ shipments with zero documentation lapses and releasing USD 8M in working capital. Coordinated African subsidiaries (Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast) for MIS, budgeting, and audit readiness. Built local capacity through training, compliance alignment, and operational digitization across ASEAN and Africa.
Finance Consultant & Chief Accountant
Haldwani, India
Bahuguna & Associates
March 2012
-November 2015
Provided finance and audit consulting for 25+ SME clients across manufacturing, retail, and trading sectors. Implemented digital reporting, reduced audit cycle times by 35%, and structured LC/trade finance deals unlocking ₹18 Cr+ working capital. Supported statutory and compliance functions aligned with IFRS and Indian GAAP.
Languages
Skills
Experience with financing agencies
Worked with Private Equity Investors (APAC & Africa) on strategic finance, M&A, and governance alignment. Experience in trade finance, treasury centralization, and ESG-linked investment frameworks. Coordinated with donor-backed projects and cross-border operations requiring compliance, risk management, and impact reporting.