Mr. A K Ravi Nedungadi

Biography

 A trained Chartered and Cost Accountant, Mr Nedungadi joined the United Breweries Group in 1990 as the Corporate Treasurer. Within two years, he became the Group Finance Director of the Group’s International business managing the businesses of UB International Ltd., which comprised the paint giant Berger Jenson and Nicholson having operations spanning 27 countries. He played a lead role in listing the Berger Group Companies on various international Stock Exchanges including the London and Singapore bourses. Since his appointment as the President and Group CFO in 1998, he led the way to sharpening the focus of the Group, which had a conglomerate approach, on areas of competence and global reach. This saw the Group focus on clearly defined verticals each area presenting clear leadership within India and global significance. He played a key role in a number of corporate actions including domestic and international acquisitions, mergers, etc. leading to a manifold increase in the market capitalization of the Group. Mr Nedungadi is the recipient of many awards of excellence, including Udyog Ratan Award, IMA’s CFO of the Year, CNBC TV 18’s – CFO of the Year – M&A, etc. Memberships in esteemed organizations like Who’s Who of Professionals only reinforce the above testimonials. Further, he is on the Board of several companies, both in India and overseas. Mr Nedungadi has been on the Board of UBL since August 09, 2002.

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