Neeraj Basur

Neeraj Basur

Chief Financial Officer ★ Independent Director ★ Certified Risk Professional (CFIRM) ★ Certified ESG Professional (IICA-SBE)

Trent LtdMumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Experience34+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

An avid learner, I aspire to enhance knowledge and contribute value to my stakeholders in every interaction. I believe that skills, competencies, and aptitude need to be refreshed and renewed. In my endeavor to contribute and disseminate insights, I regularly author articles and blogs, speak at public events, and read voraciously. A nature lover, I relish traveling to scenic hills, forests, and serene destinations. These refreshing sojourns have always provided me with transcendental meditative opportunities and a calm orientation. Challenging myself from the comfort zone several times during my professional journey, I have learned the innate value of constructive disruption. These experiences enabled me to drive several strategic process transformation and performance excellence initiatives. I describe myself as a business leader who specializes in finance. Multiple industry experience spanning more than three decades has shaped my exposure to diverse business dynamics. Learning from the opportunities and challenges of several businesses and sectors has enabled me to contribute strategic value across all my roles. A strong foundation of governance and risk management practices is vital to deliver sustainable business performance and enhance enterprise value. My forte is designing and implementing best-in-class governance, enterprise risk management, and compliance frameworks across several business entities. Developing and nurturing effective and impactful teams has remained at the core of my approach. I remain passionate about grooming talent and coaching the next generation of leaders. I believe talent development is vital to disseminate knowledge, experience, and one’s learnings. I have contributed as a Chief Financial Officer and Independent Director at reputed and renowned brands. Strategic partnership with business leaders enables me to deliver solutions for challenging business priorities. I am a believer in nurturing and building relationships. This orientation guides me to render an experience of authentic and genuine value enhancement for all my stakeholders. My specialties: Business strategy | Enterprise risk management | Corporate and capital structuring | Capital markets: QIP, private equity, and debt | Investor relations | Governance | Compliance | ESG |M&A | Coaching and mentoring |Talent and people development

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Trent LtdCurrent
    Jun 2022–Present· 4 yrs 3 mos
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      Jun 2022–Present
  • Apr 2019–Feb 2025· 5 yrs 10 mos
    • Independent Director
      Apr 2019–Feb 2025
  • Jul 2014–May 2022· 7 yrs 10 mos
    • Group Chief Financial Officer
      Jul 2014–May 2022
  • 2009–Jun 2014· 5 yrs 5 mos
    • Group Chief Financial Officer
      2009–Jun 2014
  • May 2002–Dec 2008· 6 yrs 7 mos
    • Sr. Vice President - Corporate Finance
      May 2002–Dec 2008
  • Jun 2000–May 2002· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Controller - Corporate Finance
      Jun 2000–May 2002
  • Apr 1998–May 2000· 2 yrs 1 mo
    • Senior Finance Team Member
      Apr 1998–May 2000
  • Aug 1992–Mar 1998· 5 yrs 7 mos
    • Finance and Cost Management
      Aug 1992–Mar 1998

Education

IICA Certified Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG) Professional: Impact Leader

ESG, Sustainability

Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

CFIRM, Certified Risk Professional

Risk Management

Institute of Risk Management

ACS

Company Secretary

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

FCA

Strategic Financial Management

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

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Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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MISAnalyticsCorporate GovernanceRisk ManagementCorporate FinanceRestructuringManagementManagement Information Systems (MIS)Mergers & AcquisitionsFinanceValuationInvestor RelationsStrategyStrategic PlanningBusiness StrategyStart-upsManagerial Finance