"It was a wonderful experience interacting with you and appreciate the way you have planned and executed the whole publication process within the agreed timelines.”
Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
Insightful, topical and relevant, the book avoids theory and provides practical guidance for strategic and tactical decision-making in everyday work. Written with inputs from CEOs and eight CFOs of highly reputed companies, cutting across industries, it is peppered with real experiences and challenges. The entire narrative is built around anecdotes, examples and best practices, making it an interesting read. The author uses the power of storytelling to help finance professionals upskill for the contemporary business world. The book touches upon many less-discussed topics that can take finance professionals to the next level of performance, making it a must-read to navigate the transforming world of finance.
The author is a former CFO of IBM India, with Finance, Consulting, Sales, Board level and global experience.
R. Ravikumar
R Ravikumar is a former CFO of IBM India.
He is a Chartered Accountant with a wealth of experience in finance, consulting and sales. He has worked at the board level and in global roles across four countries. He has managed a large cost centre, led key finance transformation projects and engaged with customers in business development and deal-making. These skills and perspectives translate into a rich variety of topics and interesting contents throughout the book.
Ravikumar has written and privately distributed a book titled Oriental Tunes about the culture and customs in Japan and China, where he lived and worked. In his free time, he loves to read books, listen to music and watch sports. He currently lives in Bangalore with his wife and has two sons.
