Finolex Cables Limited appoints Sachin Naik as Chief Financial Officer

Finolex Cables Limited has appointed Sachin Naik as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 1, 2026.

Naik brings close to three decades of experience spanning financial strategy, business transformation, capital allocation, fundraising, investor relations, corporate governance, risk management and operational excellence.

His appointment comes as the company continues to strengthen its leadership team and build capabilities to support future growth and long-term value creation.

Over the course of his career, Naik has held leadership roles at companies including UPL, Supreme Industries and Shalimar Paints, where he led strategic initiatives, transformation programmes, governance enhancement and enterprise-wide change management projects.

As CFO, he will oversee the company’s finance function, financial strategy, governance frameworks and capital allocation initiatives, while working closely with the leadership team on long-term growth priorities.

Commenting on the appointment, Mahesh Viswanathan, Chief Executive Officer, Finolex Cables Limited, said, "We are delighted to welcome Sachin to the Finolex family. He brings a unique blend of financial leadership, strategic thinking, governance expertise and business partnering capabilities. His experience across diverse manufacturing businesses and transformation-led environments will strengthen our leadership team as we continue to pursue sustainable growth, operational excellence and long-term value creation. I am confident that his leadership and perspective will further enhance our financial capabilities and support our long-term vision."

Commenting on his appointment, Sachin Naik said, "Finolex Cables is a company that I have long admired for its strong brand, governance standards, financial strength and market leadership. I am excited to join the organization at this important stage of its journey and look forward to working closely with the leadership team to support its growth ambitions, strengthen value creation and contribute to its long-term success."

According to the company, the appointment is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership capabilities, governance standards and long-term organisational readiness as it expands across infrastructure, manufacturing and digital connectivity opportunities.