Mr. Gaurav Kumar

CFO

Gaurav Kumar, in his role as the Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for the organisation’s overall financial health and stability, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines and corporate governance policies. He is also a key member of the team responsible for strategic growth projects, including inorganic growth, mergers and acquisitions, and raising long-term finance for existing and upcoming projects. Known for his composed persona, wit and factual bent of mind, he also looks after investor relations for the organisation. In his previous role as Group Head, Corporate Strategy & Finance, Gaurav was focused on strengthening strategic partnerships with stakeholders -- increasing their relevance and aiding the evolution of the company’s business model for sustainable and inclusive growth, and achievement of organisational goals. Gaurav began his career as a Management Trainee with UB Group in 1993 and since then has donned many hats -- from being an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of a manufacturing setup to being part of Acquisition & Alliances team for an IT Giant. In March 2004, Kumar joined Apollo Tyres Ltd as Head, Corporate Strategy. Since then he has played a leading role in numerous projects that have had a significant impact on the company's revenue and profitability. In 2010, Kumar was nominated to the Company's Management Board. A degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and a MBA in Finance from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, Kumar's academic achievements too are enviable. A keen traveller, with a penchant for sports, Kumar’s true passions are adventure sports and fiction.