WIKA Group India has named Sandesh Shah as its new Chief Financial Officer, reinforcing its leadership team with a seasoned finance professional. With over two decades of experience across the industrial, telecom, and chemical sectors, Sandesh brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic insight to his new role.
“Sandesh Shah has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer at WIKA Group India. With over 20 years of experience across industrial, telecom, and chemical sectors, Sandesh brings strong financial acumen and leadership to the role.”
Before joining WIKA, Sandesh served as AVP – Finance at Kirloskar Brothers Limited, where he led the finance operations of Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Ltd. He also played a key role in advising multiple Kirloskar Group entities on financial restructuring and driving operational improvements.
“Prior to joining WIKA, he served as AVP Finance at Kirloskar Brothers Limited, where he led the finance division of Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Ltd. and advised multiple group entities on financial restructuring and operational excellence.”
His professional background includes pivotal financial leadership roles at WIRTGEN GROUP (a John Deere company), Biltube Industries Limited, Indus Towers Limited, Reliance Communications, and Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. This diverse experience has equipped him with deep domain knowledge and an ability to manage complex financial ecosystems.
“His earlier roles include Head of Finance at WIRTGEN GROUP (John Deere) and leadership positions at Biltube Industries Limited, Indus Towers Limited, Reliance Communications, and Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd.”
A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Sandesh brings additional expertise in SAP S/4 HANA, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and board-level governance.
“A Chartered Accountant, Sandesh’s expertise spans SAP S/4 HANA, FP&A, M&A, and board-level governance.”
At WIKA Group India, Sandesh will be responsible for aligning the company’s financial strategies with its long-term growth goals while driving operational efficiency and financial discipline across the organization. His appointment is expected to further strengthen WIKA’s financial foundation as it continues to expand its presence in India.
