Mumbai: In a significant leadership transition, Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd, one of India’s leading decorative paint manufacturers, has officially announced the appointment of Yash Ahuja as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 1, 2025. This follows the planned retirement of the company’s long-standing CFO P.D. Pai, who will step down on July 31 after an illustrious career spanning several decades with the organisation.
Yash Ahuja, who joined Kansai Nerolac as CFO Designate in April 2024, now takes over the reins of the finance function at a time when the company is poised for accelerated innovation and expansion in both domestic and international markets. Ahuja brings over 24 years of rich experience across finance, strategy, and business transformation, having held senior leadership roles in some of the most respected global and Indian corporations.
Throughout his career, Ahuja has led high-impact financial strategies and transformation initiatives at companies such as Panasonic, Wrigley, Hewlett-Packard (HP), General Electric (GE), and SpiceJet. His cross-sectoral exposure and deep financial expertise are expected to bring fresh perspective and renewed strategic agility to Kansai Nerolac’s financial operations.
A Chartered Accountant by qualification and an alumnus of the prestigious Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, Ahuja is known in industry circles for his ability to align financial planning with business growth, drive operational efficiencies, and manage complex stakeholder environments with a focus on long-term value creation.
Commenting on the leadership transition, the company acknowledged P.D. Pai‘s substantial contributions over the years, noting that his disciplined approach and steady financial guidance have played a pivotal role in Kansai Nerolac’s consistent performance and market leadership. Under his stewardship, the company saw strong growth in revenue, profitability, and operational resilience.
Yash Ahuja’s appointment reflects Kansai Nerolac’s forward-looking approach to leadership and its commitment to strengthening financial governance as it embarks on its next phase of transformation under the guidance of its parent company, Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., Japan.
The company expressed confidence that with his broad experience and visionary leadership, Ahuja will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy and supporting sustainable growth in the years ahead.
CXO TechBOT congratulates Yash Ahuja on this significant career milestone and extends best wishes as he steps into his new role as CFO of Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd.
