Krishna Khaitan
About Krishna Khaitan
Krishna Khaitan is the Vice President Finance & CFO at Aditya Birla Group in Canada, with extensive experience in financial and operational management across various industries.
Current Role at Aditya Birla Group
Krishna Khaitan holds the position of Vice President Finance & CFO at Aditya Birla Group in Canada. In this capacity, Khaitan manages financial operations, ensures compliance with financial regulations, and implements strategic financial planning. His extensive experience in finance, performance management, and operational control supports the financial stability and growth of Aditya Birla Group.
Previous Experience at AV Nackawic Inc.
Before his current role, Krishna Khaitan served as the Finance Controller at AV Nackawic Inc. from 2006 to 2013. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing financial activities, developing financial strategies, and implementing controls to enhance operational efficiency. His role included budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Extensive Educational Background
Krishna Khaitan has an impressive educational background with several degrees and certifications. He studied Business Administration and Management at Harvard Business School, earning credentials in Strategic IQ and Authentic Leadership Development. He attended IMD Business School for Organizational Leadership, achieving Orchestrating Winning Performance. Khaitan also holds an MBA from GlobalNxt University. Further, he earned a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a B.Com (Honors) from the University of Calcutta.
Expertise in Financial and Strategic Planning
Krishna Khaitan specializes in strategic and financial planning, performance measurement and plan implementation, and business review and decision-making. His expertise includes managing finance system design and implementation, P&L/budget management, cash flow management, internal control and compliance, and business restructuring and valuations. Khaitan's experience extends to project appraisal, initial business setup, and licensing.
Skills and Experience in Leadership and Operations
Krishna Khaitan has substantial experience in heading business operations and general management. He has demonstrated effective performance management and the ability to work with various functional teams. His skill set includes IT project implementation, handling cross-cultural issues, and implementing IFRS and performance measurement systems. His leadership skills have been honed through programs at CPA Ontario and the Center for Creative Leadership.