Ajay A. Tellis

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ABOUT AJAY A. TELLIS

SENIOR FINANCE PROFESSIONAL | STRATEGIC ADVISOR | BOARD-LEVEL LEADERSHIPI am a senior finance professional with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise value through high-level financial planning, capital optimization, and large-scale digital transformations. Throughout my career, I have served as a trusted partner to CEOs and Boards of Directors, navigating market volatility to deliver sustainable profitability and engineering strategic turnarounds that significantly expand revenue.CORE EXECUTIVE EXPERTISE: SYSTEMS & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: Specialist in the selection and enterprise-wide implementation of SAP and Tier-1 ERP systems. I provide total budgetary oversight and direct finance and billing workstreams to ensure seamless technology transitions. SCALE & GROWTH: Co-founded and scaled new business entities from inception to high-growth organizations by architecting robust financial structures and refocusing strategic priorities. CAPITAL STEWARDSHIP & CREDIT RESILIENCE: Specialize in modernizing treasury functions, share capital raises, and tax-loss utilization strategies. Proven success in achieving and defending top-tier credit ratings through disciplined capital management and advanced risk modeling during catastrophic events. LEADERSHIP AT SCALE: Directed large-scale finance, risk, and internal audit organizations within multi-billion dollar enterprises, serving as a lead advisor to Audit, Investment, and Risk Committees.I build high-performing finance organizations that serve as true strategic partners to the business. Whether navigating complex M&A, executing divestitures, or leading global regulatory transitions, my focus remains on fortifying the balance sheet while enabling the next phase of enterprise growth.