Dr. Rakesh Sharma

Dr. Rakesh Sharma

Group CFO @ Welspun -GRG | FCMA, Ph.D., Economist, Psychologist & DBA (Geneva, Switzerland), DFA

Welspun -GRG•Gujarat, India

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Experience15+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

As Group CFO at GRG, a role held for over a decade, extensive expertise in accounting, financial strategy, and leadership has been applied to drive organizational success. With credentials including CMA and a Doctorate in Business Management, contributions have focused on aligning financial operations with strategic goals, fostering operational efficiency, and enabling sustainable growth. GRG’s financial initiatives have been supported through collaborative efforts, leveraging advanced accounting practices and a strategic mindset. Committed to delivering value, the emphasis remains on innovation, ethical practices, and empowering teams to achieve impactful results across diverse financial landscapes. Featured on The inspired 100- “ Leadership, Lessons & Legacy of India’s Best CMAs” by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India ( A Statutory body under an Act of Parliament) in 2025.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Feb 2015–Present· 11 yrs 9 mos
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      Feb 2015–Present
  • Oct 2014–Present· 12 yrs 1 mo
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      Oct 2014–Present
  • 2011–Present· 15 yrs 10 mos
    • CMACurrent
      2011–Present
  • Jul 2012–Oct 2014· 2 yrs 3 mos
    • CMA
      Jul 2012–Oct 2014

Education

Doctor's Degree

Business Administration and Management, Leadership

Swiss School of Business and Management

Master's degree

Psychology

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Doctorate

Business Management

School of Management Studies

B.Com.

Business/Commerce, General

GPGC, Dharmshala

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Account ReconciliationCost AccountingInternal AuditFinancial AccountingFinancial AnalysisAccounts PayableGeneral LedgerAccountingCMAFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsTaxAuditingForecasting