Harihar Subramanian
About Harihar Subramanian
Harihar Subramanian is the Regional CFO for the Americas at SITA, a position he has held since 2016. With extensive experience in finance and leadership roles at companies like Philips and Accenture, he has a proven track record of improving profitability and driving financial performance.
Current Role at SITA
Harihar Subramanian serves as the Regional CFO for the Americas at SITA, a position he has held since 2016. Based in the Greater Atlanta Area, he oversees financial operations and strategic initiatives for the region. His responsibilities include managing financial performance, leading financial planning and analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. He also chairs the business approval board for all commercial activities within the Americas geography.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Harihar Subramanian held various finance positions across multiple organizations. He worked as Chief Financial Officer at GiANT Impact from 2014 to 2015 and served as Senior Director of Finance at LexisNexis from 2013 to 2014. His tenure at Philips spanned several roles, including Senior Financial Controller in Sydney and Director of Finance & Controller in Gurgaon. His extensive experience in finance includes roles in consulting at Accenture and branch control at Ricoh India Limited.
Educational Background
Harihar Subramanian holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) from the University of Madras, where he studied Accounting and Commerce. He also completed the Chartered Accountant (Intermediate) program at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, he earned an MBA with a focus on Finance and Information Systems from Rutgers University. He further enhanced his leadership skills through a program at IMD.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout his career, Harihar Subramanian has achieved significant milestones in financial management. He improved gross margins by 2.5% within seven months by enhancing product profitability and optimizing supply chain processes. He successfully led a turnaround of a business in Australia, transforming a $13 million loss into a $20 million profit within six months. His efforts in financial planning resulted in a 10% revenue growth from a declining trend within six months.
Leadership in Financial Integration
Harihar Subramanian has demonstrated leadership in financial integration, particularly during mergers and acquisitions. He successfully led the financial post-merger integration activities for an acquisition within a nine-month timeframe. His ability to manage complex financial operations and drive strategic initiatives has been a key aspect of his career, contributing to the success of the organizations he has worked with.