Ram Kumar — CEO
Seasoned finance and operations executive with over 20 years of global experience driving transformational growth, operational excellence, and strategic financial leadership across Healthcare, Technology, Manufacturing, and Oilfield Services sectors. I specialize in aligning finance with business vision to fuel profitability, scale operations, and deliver enterprise value. As Global CFO and India Operations Head at Episource, I led the company through 10x revenue and EBITDA growth, culminating in a successful strategic acquisition by Optum (Fortune 5). I have deep expertise in cross-border M&A, debt financing ($100M+), SOX compliance, and establishing cost-efficient Global Capability Centers across India and Southeast Asia. Throughout my career, I’ve managed high-performing teams of 10,000+ across finance, operations, HR, and real estate. I bring a future-ready, tech-enabled mindset—leveraging ERP (SAP, Oracle), automation, and data analytics to enhance financial processes, governance, and agility. Known for influencing C-level decisions, driving value creation, and transforming finance into a business enabler, I thrive in complex, high-growth environments. Geographic Experience: USA | India | UAE | Southeast Asia Key Strengths: Strategic Finance | M&A & Integration | Global Operations | Capital Structuring | Process Excellence | Board Engagement Let’s connect if you're building high-growth businesses, scaling global operations, or navigating strategic transitions
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic finance leader with extensive experience in healthcare and operational excellence.
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Experience: 33 yrs
Skills
- Strategic Finance
- Value Creation
- M&a & Integration
- Global Operations
- Operations Management
- Financial Reporting
- Compliance Management
- Financial Risk Mitigation
- Audit Management
- Regulatory Compliance
Career Highlights
- Led 10x revenue growth at Episource.
- Expert in cross-border M&A and compliance.
- Managed teams of over 10,000 globally.
Work Experience
Access Healthcare
Global CFO (11 mos)
Optum / Episource - acquired by Optum (UHG)
Global CFO & Country Head - India (9 yrs 6 mos)
Forum Energy Technologies
Controller - Production Equipment (1 yr 3 mos)
Weatherford
Controller (5 yrs 9 mos)
Conair LLC
Corporate Audit (1 yr 10 mos)
Dun & Bradstreet
SOX Project Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
Various Companies
Consultant (2 yrs 11 mos)
Baker Hughes
Finance Manager (7 yrs 1 mo)
Ernst & Young
Auditor (2 yrs 5 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) at Loyola College, Chennai
Chartered Accountant at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Cost & Management Accountant at Institute of Cost Accountants of India