Bajaj Electricals has announced the appointment of Ashween Anand as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Designate, effective May 14, 2026. An accomplished finance leader with over 16 years of experience, Anand joins from her current role as CFO at Tata Starbucks. She will transition into the CFO position following the company’s upcoming board meeting, bringing extensive expertise in financial strategy, treasury, and digital transformation to the organization’s leadership team.
Strengthening Financial Leadership
Bajaj Electricals continues its commitment to robust corporate governance with the strategic appointment of Ashween Anand. As the incoming CFO Designate, Anand brings a wealth of knowledge gained from her tenure at high-profile global organizations, including EY, Deloitte, Mondelēz, and Colgate-Palmolive. Her appointment is part of a broader initiative to bolster the company’s financial operations and strategic direction.
Professional Background and Expertise
Throughout her career, Anand has led complex financial functions, including financial planning, treasury, taxation, and internal audit. Her recent leadership as CFO at Tata Starbucks involved driving profitable growth and spearheading technology-led transformation initiatives. Her deep expertise spans multiple international markets, having managed operations across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, as well as regional roles in Singapore.
Strategic Qualifications
A qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Anand also holds a Master’s degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai. She has successfully cleared all levels of the CFA program (USA) and is a graduate in Speech & Drama from Trinity College London. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the Economic Times CFO of the Year 2024 and ET Edge Impactful CFO of the Year 2024 awards.
Source: BSE
