Manu Sahni
About Manu Sahni
Manu Sahni is the Joint President of Corporate Finance at Aditya Birla Group in Mumbai, India, with extensive experience in private equity, banking, consulting, and assurance.
Current Role at Aditya Birla Group
Manu Sahni is currently serving as the Joint President of Corporate Finance at Aditya Birla Group, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. His role involves overseeing finance-related activities and strategic financial management to support the company's corporate objectives. This position leverages his extensive experience in corporate finance and investment management across different sectors and regions.
Previous Experience with CX Partners
Before joining Aditya Birla Group, Manu Sahni was the Managing Director at CX Partners, a role he held for 11 years from 2013 to 2024. During this tenure, he played a key role in managing strategic and minority ownership investments, contributing significantly to business growth and investment returns. His leadership experience at this private equity firm highlights his proficiency in navigating various business cycles and his deep understanding of mid-market investment strategies.
Board Member Roles in Various Companies
Manu Sahni has served on the boards of several companies, enriching his broad industry perspective. Notably, he was a board member at Veeda Clinical Research from 2020 to 2024, at Indifi from 2021 to 2024, and at Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurants from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, he played the role of Board Observer at Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd. (Cremica and English Oven) from 2015 to 2021. These roles underscore his capability in offering strategic guidance and oversight in diverse business contexts.
Education and Professional Training
Manu Sahni holds an MBA in Finance from the Indian School of Business, completed from 2003 to 2004. He also earned his Chartered Accountancy (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India between 1998 and 2001. Before that, he completed his BA Honors in Economics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, from 1995 to 1998. His foundational education was at Sherwood College, where he completed ISC over a span of 9 years from 1986 to 1995. This robust educational background has equipped him with a strong analytical and financial acumen.
Early Career and Consulting Experience
Manu Sahni began his career as a Senior Consultant at Arthur Andersen, where he worked from 1998 to 2003. His early career in consulting provided him with essential skills in assurance and strategic advisory, which he later applied in positions at Citigroup Venture Capital International (CVCI) as Vice President from 2004 to 2011 and at Exponentia Capital as Co-Founder from 2012 to 2013. These roles collectively underscore his deep understanding of banking, consulting, and venture capital industries.