Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd has announced the appointment of Yash Ahuja as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 1, 2025. He will succeed P.D. Pai, the company’s long-serving finance leader, who is set to retire on July 31, marking the end of a distinguished tenure. Yash’s elevation comes after serving as CFO Designate since April 2024, ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
Bringing over 24 years of experience in finance, strategy, and business transformation, Yash Ahuja steps into the role with a strong legacy of driving impactful financial initiatives. “His experience spans senior leadership positions at global and Indian corporations such as Panasonic, Wrigley, HP, GE, and SpiceJet Limited, where he has successfully led high-impact financial initiatives.”
Yash is a Chartered Accountant and a graduate of the prestigious Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. His professional background combines deep financial expertise with a strategic mindset, making him well-suited to lead the financial operations of Kansai Nerolac in its next phase of growth. “Known for his strategic foresight and execution capabilities, he is expected to steer Kansai Nerolac’s financial vision in alignment with the company’s long-term growth strategy under its Japanese parent, Kansai Paint.”
Under his leadership, the company is expected to enhance its financial planning, strengthen governance frameworks, and support ongoing innovations in the evolving Indian paints market. His appointment is seen as part of Kansai Nerolac’s commitment to bolstering its financial leadership as it aims to scale new heights in a competitive and dynamic sector.
Yash’s appointment is not only a reflection of his vast experience and leadership acumen but also a strategic move to reinforce the company’s focus on sustainable financial performance and long-term value creation.
As Kansai Nerolac continues to innovate and expand, the company believes that Yash Ahuja’s leadership will be instrumental in shaping its financial future while building on the strong foundation laid by his predecessor, P.D. Pai.
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