Mahesh Karanth
About Mahesh Karanth
Mahesh Karanth is the Chief Financial Officer at Achronix Semiconductor Corporation, bringing over 30 years of financial experience from various leadership roles in multinational companies. He has a strong background in corporate strategy, financial leadership, and international joint ventures.
Current Role at Achronix Semiconductor Corporation
Mahesh Karanth serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Achronix Semiconductor Corporation since 2022. In this role, he oversees business operations, managing finance, human resources, facilities, and information services teams. He has played a significant role in pioneering the siliconization of integrated photonics platforms, which aims to revolutionize optical integrated circuits. His leadership is focused on enhancing the company's financial robustness and strategic partnerships.
Previous Experience in Financial Leadership
Karanth has over 30 years of financial experience in multinational public and private companies. He has held senior leadership positions at various organizations, including Enlighted Inc., InvenSense, Telsima, Hewlett-Packard, and Compaq. His tenure at Rockley Photonics as CFO included taking the company public in 2021. His expertise encompasses IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, investor relations, business planning, and compliance.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Mahesh Karanth holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) and a Master of Commerce and Finance (M.Com.) from Bangalore University. He also achieved a Master’s Degree in Corporate Law from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Additionally, he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA). His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in finance.
Expertise in Tax and Compliance
Karanth has demonstrated expertise in offshore tax structures and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) implementation, contributing to the financial robustness of the companies he has worked with. His experience includes setting up joint ventures in international markets, including China, India, and Europe. His strategic insights have enhanced compliance and operational efficiency across various organizations.
Early Career at Ernst & Young
Mahesh Karanth began his career at Ernst & Young, where he served as a Partner from 1988 to 1994 in Bangalore. His role involved providing financial advisory services and building a strong foundation in accounting and finance. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent leadership positions in various companies and his expertise in financial strategy.