Shashank Gupta
About Shashank Gupta
Shashank Gupta serves as the Head of Corporate Finance and Treasury at Sterlite Technologies Limited, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in finance, having previously held leadership roles at Sterlite Power and developed significant financial strategies for infrastructure projects.
Current Role at Sterlite Technologies Limited
Shashank Gupta serves as the Head of Corporate Finance and Treasury at Sterlite Technologies Limited since 2015. In this role, he oversees the financial strategies and treasury functions of the organization, focusing on optimizing financial performance and managing financial risks. His responsibilities include leading relationships with banks, mutual funds, and financial institutions to secure both short-term and long-term funding. Gupta's expertise in corporate finance plays a critical role in supporting the company's growth initiatives.
Previous Experience at Sterlite Power
From 2010 to 2015, Shashank Gupta worked at Sterlite Power as the Head of Finance for Transmission Projects. During his tenure, he managed financial operations related to various transmission projects, contributing to the company's financial health and project execution. His experience in this role laid a strong foundation for his subsequent position at Sterlite Technologies Limited.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Shashank Gupta is a Chartered Accountant, having completed his studies at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India from 2002 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Commerce College, Rajasthan University, where he studied from 2002 to 2004. His early education includes a focus on Accounting, Business Administration, and Mathematics at MHS, Jaipur, where he completed his H.S.C. and S.S.C. qualifications.
Fundraising and Financial Management Expertise
Gupta has independently managed fundraising efforts exceeding $2 billion for infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. His financial management skills extend to foreign exchange and commodity hedging strategies, overseeing approximately $200 million USD annually. He has demonstrated strong domain knowledge in business modeling and project bid models, particularly in the evaluation and preparation of financial bids for power and telecom projects.
Contributions to Financial Systems and Team Development
During his earlier career at STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited, Shashank Gupta served as the Unit Finance Head for the Copper Cables Division and Banking/Forex Operations from 2005 to 2008. He established the SAP system for Financial Accounting (FI) and Materials Management (MM) modules in new ventures of the Vedanta Group. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in developing the finance team for telecom turnkey and transmission project businesses.