Nitesh Patwari — CEO
I’ve always believed that finance is not just about numbers. It’s about stories, decisions, and the people behind them. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of building and leading the Finance, Legal & Governance functions at various organisations across different sectors, where out journey has been about more than growth . I have learned that the real impact of a finance leader lies in how well you connect operations to purpose and strategy to execution. For me, a CFO’s role is not to control but to create clarity- to turn complexity into confidence, risk into readiness, and teams into believers. I see finance as a strategic compass, guiding decisions that balance growth with sustainability. My belief is simple: Delivery matters more than commitment, and purpose will always outweigh profits. Because when your intent is right, outcomes follow. Beyond boardrooms and balance sheets, I deeply value people, relationships, and reflection. I often write about leadership, fairness, trust, and gratitude because I believe numbers tell the story of performance, but people tell the story of culture. Outside of work, I am a photographer by passion and a storyteller by instinct. Most days, I’m simply learning on how to lead better, think deeper and live with more balance. If there’s one belief that drives me, it’s this: Finance builds the foundation, but values build the legacy.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic finance leader in the food and cold chain industries.
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Experience: 14 yrs
Skills
- Finance
- Strategy
Career Highlights
- Led financial strategy for multiple organizations.
- Achieved significant revenue growth in food ingredients sector.
- Passionate about connecting finance with purpose and strategy.
Work Experience
INDICOLD
Chief Financial Officer & Head of Strategy (4 mos)
Bombay Shaving Company
Sr. VP & Group Head - Finance, Legal & Corporate Affairs (3 yrs 1 mo)
Senior Director Finance (4 mos)
Valency International Pte Ltd.
Country Head (7 mos)
Chief Financial Officer-India (1 yr 1 mo)
Apeejay Surrendra Group
Corporate Finance Manager (2 yrs 5 mos)
Typhoo Tea Ltd
Finance Head- India Operations (2 yrs 5 mos)
Shyam Steel Industries Limited
Senior Manager (5 mos)
Emami Ltd
Head Of Commercial (2 yrs 4 mos)
Assistant Manager, Commercial (2 yrs 2 mos)
Senior Executive Accounts & Finance (1 yr 2 mos)
Education
CA at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CS at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Postgraduate Degree at Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom at St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata
