Weekly Update : 27th September, 2024

Navigating India’s GCC boom: Insights from Randstad India’s CFO Nagesh Bailur on his company’s expansion strategy

CFO India recently engaged in a discussion with Nagesh Bailur, CFO of Randstad India, on how his company is navigating the growing GCC market, the impact of automation, and the evolving expectations of today’s workforce. As India continues to be a hub for global operations, talent-recruitment companies like Randstad are well-positioned to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of work in the country. Read more

Advancing gender equality in corporate leadership: A call for respect and recognition

The growing presence of women at the CXO level is a promising sign of progress, especially within India Inc., where the representation of women has reached 39%, surpassing the global average of 32% as of March 2024. The proportion of women hired for CXO roles has nearly doubled over the past decade, reflecting encouraging trends towards gender equality and a shift in the organisational culture worldwide. Yet, despite the abundance of reports and data highlighting these advancements, such statistics are often used as tools for political gains, resurfacing only in moments of crisis or public outrage, writes Anita Ananthan, Senior VP & CFO - Legal & Compliances, Credence Analytics. Read more

Leading in the era of ‘Enterprise Reinvention’: A panel discussion on the future of CFO leadership

In a dynamic business environment, where change is not just constant but accelerating, the role of the CFO is undergoing a significant transformation. At the heart of this shift is the recognition that CFOs must now embrace a mindset of perpetual reinvention, both in themselves and in the enterprises they lead. This theme was at the forefront of a recent panel discussion at CFO India’s 13th Annual CFONEXT100 Conference, titled ‘Faster, Smarter, Bolder: Leading in the Era of Enterprise Reinvention’, featuring prominent finance leaders Jogendra Singh, President of Finance at Hero Enterprises; Anil Narang, Director and CFO of Esri India; and Mayank Jain, CFO of Highway Industries.

The session, moderated by Anuradha Das Mathur, opened with a provocative question: ‘What comes after transformation?’ In a world where the pace of change is relentless, the panel sought to explore how businesses—and their finance leaders—can continuously evolve, shedding old mentalities and embracing a culture of reinvention. Read more