Lord's Mark Industries Strengthens Financial Leadership with New CFO Appointment
Mumbai-based Lord's Mark Industries Limited has announced a significant leadership appointment that will shape the company's financial future. The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Vignesh Waman Poojari as the company's Chief Financial Officer, with his tenure officially commencing on January 31, 2026. This strategic move comes as the company intensifies its focus on strengthening financial governance and oversight across its expanding business operations.
Professional Credentials and Extensive Experience
Mr. Poojari brings to the table an impressive portfolio of qualifications and professional experience that spans over 24 years in the financial domain. He holds dual certifications as a Chartered Accountant (India) and Certified Public Accountant (USA), providing him with comprehensive understanding of both Indian and international financial frameworks.
His career journey includes:
- Senior leadership roles within the prestigious Reliance Industries Group, where he gained valuable experience across diverse sectors including renewable energy, digital services, and retail businesses
- Global professional services experience with renowned firms KPMG and Deloitte Haskins & Sells, where he advised numerous organizations
- Cross-sector expertise spanning telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, information technology, and media industries
- Regulatory compliance knowledge across multiple accounting frameworks including IFRS, US GAAP, and Indian GAAP
Strategic Vision for Financial Leadership
Commenting on this significant appointment, Mr. Sachidanand Upadhyay, Managing Director of Lord's Mark Industries Ltd., emphasized the strategic importance of this leadership addition. "As Lord's Mark continues to scale across clean energy, healthcare, and manufacturing-led platforms, strengthening our financial leadership becomes critical," stated Mr. Upadhyay.
He further elaborated on Mr. Poojari's unique qualifications: "Vignesh brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, global exposure, and hands-on experience across complex, regulated businesses. His understanding of capital structuring, governance frameworks, and large-scale operations will play a key role in enhancing financial discipline, supporting execution, and ensuring long-term value creation for all stakeholders."
Institutionalizing Financial Excellence
With this appointment, Lord's Mark Industries aims to achieve several strategic objectives:
- Enterprise-wide financial controls institutionalization across all business verticals
- Enhanced governance and reporting frameworks to ensure transparency and compliance
- Improved financial oversight as the company scales its operations across multiple platforms
- Disciplined capital allocation and tighter risk management protocols
The company expects this leadership reinforcement to enable smoother execution of its strategic roadmap while strengthening stakeholder confidence. This move represents a deliberate effort to build organizational readiness for sustainable, long-term growth across Lord's Mark Industries' core business areas.
By bringing in a finance leader with Mr. Poojari's credentials and experience, the company demonstrates its commitment to financial excellence and robust governance structures as it continues its expansion journey in India's competitive business landscape.
