ABD appoints its new CFO

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL) has announced the appointment of Anil Somani as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Anil has succeeded Ramakrishnan Ramaswamy. With a distinguished career spanning over 32 years, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ABDL; having held prominent finance roles in Fortune 500 companies across sectors including manufacturing and retail.

A qualified Chartered Accountant; he has extensive experience in strategy and financial management, internal controls, finance and accounts, ERP implementation, digital transformation, treasury, investor relations, M&A projects, and PE funding.

Additionally, he is a certified SAP FICO Consultant and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with a proven track record of leading multiple successful ERP implementations. His previous roles in both multinational corporations and Indian promoter-driven organisations have consistently showcased his ability to drive financial excellence and operational efficiency.