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About the summit

Finance leaders play a pivotal role in navigating the shift from traditional Finance 1.0 to the dynamic, technology-driven Finance 5.0 era. As financial ecosystems become decentralized, data-driven, and automated, finance leaders play a crucial role in embracing digital transformation, risk management, and strategic decision-making to drive growth and resilience.

In recognition of their significant contributions to the finance functions, Dun & Bradstreet is pleased to organize the third edition of its flagship conference ‘Finance Leadership Summit 2025’ with the theme ‘Redefining the CFO Role – Transitioning to Finance 5.0’ on August 22, 2025 at Hotel Taj Santacruz, Mumbai.

The summit will feature

About the Theme: ‘Redefining the CFO Role – Transitioning to Finance 5.0’

The CFO role is evolving beyond finance management to driving business strategy, digital transformation, and long-term value creation.

  1. The Strategic CFO: Leading the shift from traditional financial stewardship to becoming key drivers of business strategy and growth.
  2. The Transformational CFO: Focuses on driving finance digitalization, leveraging AI, machine learning, and automation to transform financial processes.
  3. The Future CFO: Embraces innovation, sustainability, and decentralized finance to shape the next era of financial leadership.

Who should attend?

Dun & Bradstreet Finance Leadership Summit is designed for a diverse range of professionals and industry stakeholders:

About the Report – ‘Rethinking The Future of Finance Leadership’

Dun & Bradstreet will launch the report ‘Rethinking The Future of Finance Leadership’ at the summit which will feature India’s top finance leaders by recognizing their achievements in the field of finance. The report will feature the ‘Finance Elite 2025’ with their success mantras and key accomplishments.

The report will broadly cover:

  • The Shifting Role of CFOs with Evolution of Finance
  • Profiles of Finance Elite 2025
  • Experts’ views andcase studies of leading corporates

Finance Elite 2025

The Dun & Bradstreet Finance Elite 2025 is an endeavor to recognize finance leaders for their exceptional skills in navigating complex financial markets, making strategic decisions, and driving economic growth.

These trailblazers and innovators make significant contributions in the field of finance, helping businesses go above and beyond while also having a beneficial influence on the financial community at large.

Process:

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The Nominee must have at least 5 years of experience as CFO or Senior Finance Leader.
  • The Company where the nominee is currently employed must have a turnover of greater than INR 250 Crores as per the latest standalone financial statements.
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Our Speakers

Pinky Atul Mehta
Chief Financial Officer
Aditya Birla Capital Limited

Kumar Subbiah
Chief Financial Officer
CEAT Limited

Aneel Gambhir
Chief Financial Officer
DTDC Express Limited

Vipul Chandra
Chief Financial Officer
LTI Mindtree

Gandharv Tongia
Chief Financial Officer
Polycab India Limited

Murthy GVAS
Chief Financial Officer
Vodafone Idea Limited

Srinivasan Swamy
Founder & CFO Partner
CFO Bridge

A Kaleeswaran
Group CFO & Head - Strategy
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd.

Alok Jagnani
Group Chief Financial Officer
API Holdings

Om Prakash
Chief Financial Officer
RAK Ceramics

Avinash Gupta
MD & CEO – India
Dun & Bradstreet

Govind Joshi
VP and Chief Operating Officer
Dun & Bradstreet India

Mukesh Kumar Jain
Senior Director- Sales
Dun & Bradstreet India

Vipul Oberoi
Director - Learning & Economic Insights Group
Dun & Bradstreet India

Agenda

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  • Aligning finance function with broader business vision
  • Proactive risk management and scenario planning – Protecting the business in uncertain times
  • Optimizing capital allocation and making informed investment strategies
  • The shift from traditional financial reporting to value creation through integrated reporting
Panel Composition: CFOs, Finance Leaders
  • Promoting cross-department collaboration to align financial and operational goals
  • People management - Aligning financial objectives with talent acquisition and retention strategies
  • Collaborating with IT department to drive digital transformation, improve operational efficiency, and create value through technology
  • Navigating the balance between financial stewardship and technological innovation
  • How CFOs can leverage big data and analytics to drive strategic decision-making and operational improvements
  • Real-time financial insights - Moving from retrospective analysis to predictive analytics
  • The role of AI in automating financial operations, compliance monitoring, and risk detection
  • How can CFOs safeguard sensitive financial data in the evolving digital landscape?
  • Understanding the identification & mitigation of financial risks associated with cyberattacks and data breaches
  • Building a culture of cyber resilience within the finance teams
  • Navigating the evolving cybersecurity regulations in finance
  • Best practices for CFO-CISO collaboration to protect financial data
Panel Composition: CFOs, CIOs, CISOs, Finance Leaders
  • Focus on People – Upskilling finance professionals, managing diversity and including experts (such as data scientists and AI specialists)
  • Navigating the shift to cloud-based finance
  • Embracing hyperautomation for enhanced operational efficiency
  • Managing stakeholder expectations and fostering transparency
  • The growing emphasis on sustainability & ESG factors in corporate financial strategy

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