Nilesh Kothari
Chief Financial Officer @PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Financial Officer @PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd
Mumbai, IN
EDUCATION
Ajmer Board (Rajashthan)
School
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountant, Accounting and Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT NILESH KOTHARI
Chief Financial Officer | Insurance Sector Leader | ICAI CFO of the Year 2022As the Chief Financial Officer at PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd, I lead Finance, Strategy, Investment Operations, Taxation, Procurement, and Product oversight for one of India’s leading life insurers. With over two decades of experience in the insurance sector, I bring a strong blend of financial stewardship, strategic thinking, and operational rigor to drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation.A Chartered Accountant by profession, I was honored as CFO of the Year (2022) by ICAI, recognizing my contribution to financial leadership and governance excellence.Leadership & Strategic ImpactAt PNB MetLife, my key responsibilities are: • Shape enterprise strategy and long-term value creation roadmap • Strengthen capital efficiency, solvency management, and risk governance • Drive profitability through disciplined cost management and business analytics • Enhance investment performance and asset-liability management • Lead product function and product strategy to drive value accretive growthCareer JourneyI began my career with SBI Life Insurance, where I built strong foundations in technical accounting, investment operations, and financial planning.I then spent 15 years at Bharti AXA Life Insurance, culminating in my appointment as CFO in 2018.During this tenure, I played a pivotal role in aligning financial strategy with business growth objectives, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving performance accountability across the organization.What Drives MeI am deeply passionate about: • Change and transformation leadership • Process automation and digital finance • Talent development and succession building • Strengthening governance and financial disciplineCommitted to lifelong learning, I have completed executive programs at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and IIM Bangalore, further strengthening my strategic and leadership capabilities.I strongly believe that continuous learning, collaborative leadership, and building high-trust teams are the cornerstones of sustained success. My goal is not only to deliver financial excellence but also to contribute meaningfully to the evolution of the insurance industry and the broader financial ecosystem.
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