Samunnati has welcomed Vinod Panicker as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a move that further reinforces the organization’s commitment to scaling its mission of transforming India’s agri value chain.

Bringing over 36 years of leadership experience across NBFC, FMCG, and services sectors, Panicker has held key roles at IndoStar Capital (a Brookfield portfolio company), Muthoot Capital Services, Outlook Publishing, Asianet Satellite Communications, Cadbury Schweppes Beverages, and Coca-Cola India.

A seasoned finance professional, he has successfully driven large-scale fund-raises, rating upgrades, and market capitalization growth throughout his career. His contributions to the financial sector have earned him recognition among the Top 100 CFOs by CFO Magazine (2018) and the Financial Express CFO Award (2020).

At Samunnati, Panicker will lead the financial strategy, ensuring robust governance and unlocking new growth opportunities. His leadership will play a pivotal role in empowering smallholder farmers and advancing Samunnati’s vision of a sustainable, inclusive agri ecosystem.

CXO TechBOT extends its best wishes to Vinod Panicker on this new leadership journey.