CarDekho Group appoints Neelesh Talathi as Group CFO

Indian autotech firm CarDekho Group has appointed Neelesh Talathi as the Group's Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Talathi brings over twenty years of experience in business transformation, financial planning and analysis, equity financing, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions.

Prior to this, He worked at the Mensa Group of Companies, Trendsutra Group (the parent company of Pepperfry.com), Vedanta (India), and Unilever (Global, Egypt, Asia-Africa & India).

What will be Neelesh Talathi's responsibilities?

In his new role as the Group CFO, Talathi will be responsible for optimizing capital allocation, enhancing M&A activities, driving financial planning and analysis, and unlocking new growth opportunities at the Group level.

His extensive experience in navigating capital market volatilities, regulatory landscapes, and compliance requirements across geographies is expected to strengthen CarDekho’s position both nationally and internationally.

Talathi’s appointment is also seen as a strategic move to bolster the Group's progress towards a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO).

What did Neelesh Talathi say about his appointment?

The appointment of Talathi is expected to further strengthen the company's financial foundation and enhance its market position, both domestically and internationally.

Neelesh Talath said, “It is an honour for me to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer at CarDekho Group. It is impressive to witness how the Group has sustained continued growth since its inception and changed the outlook of the auto and finance industry with its deep-rooted commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. Joining them on their journey, I am excited to further strengthen our financial foundation, enhance customer value, and foster sustainable growth.”