Krunal Dalwadi

About Krunal Dalwadi

Hi, I\'m Krunal — a Chartered Accountant and CFA Level II holder with 10+ years of experience in finance and strategy across D2C (fashion & lifestyle), EV, Agri-tech, and FMCG sectors.My core strengths lie in Strategic, Business and Project Finance, FP & A, Financial Modeling, M&A, Fundraising, and Investor Relations. I\'ve built finance teams from scratch, led high-impact projects, and thrive in fast-paced, 0-to-1 execution environments.A Bit About My JourneyZouk (Fashion and Lifestyle):Currently building the finance function for a fast-scaling D2C fashion and lifestyle brand with presence across e-commerce, quick commerce, and offline retail (EBOs), driving data-led decisions and supporting growth across channels.ChargeZone (EV Charging)| Billion-E (E-Mobility):I led strategic finance efforts that helped raise $16M in equity from Macquarie Capital and $19M in debt from British International Investment (BII). I drove financial modeling, investor discussions, and business planning. I also spearheaded project finance models for electric trucks and buses and led a green hydrogen (H₂) initiative aligned with sustainability goals.Fasal (Agri-tech): I headed FP & A during a critical growth phase—leading financial reporting, compliance, and board-facing insights. I also drove cost optimization and financial planning, while aligning teams through OKR planning to ensure accountability across functions.White Owl Brewery (Craft Beer): My early career saw me leading finance and strategy in a fast-paced startup environment, where I helped shape the financial backbone of a growing brand.Grant Thornton LLP & RBSA Valuation Advisors LLP: My journey started in audit, assurance, and investment banking, where I developed a deep understanding of valuations, financial structures, and the inner workings of business growth.Tech-Enabled Finance: I actively leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Manus, Perplexity, and NotebookLM to streamline workflows, enhance research, and support faster, smarter financial decision-making.I\'m passionate about using finance as a strategic tool to drive sustainable impact—whether it\'s electrifying fleets, empowering farmers with tech, or helping startups scale. If you\'re building something meaningful and need a finance partner who can scale with you—I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Head of Finance

   Zouk

   Jun 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• CFA Institute

  CFA Level 2 holder, Investments and Securities

• The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance

  2010 — 2013

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Accounting and Finance

  2010 — 2014