Ramesh Bafna
About Ramesh Bafna
Ramesh Bafna serves as the CFO of Zepto and has extensive experience in finance, legal, and procurement across various companies. He is also an active investor and advisor in multiple startups, contributing to sectors such as agri-tech, ed-tech, and fashion.
Work at Zepto
Ramesh Bafna serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Zepto, overseeing Finance, Legal, and Procurement since 2023. In this role, he has played a significant part in scaling the company's operations across various cities and categories in India. His expertise in digital technologies and business models enhances his contributions to the company's strategic financial planning and operational efficiency.
Current Investments and Advisory Roles
In addition to his role at Zepto, Ramesh Bafna is actively involved as an investor in several ventures, including Yaary, Athlos Activewear, and Tryndbuy Fashion, all since 2023. He also serves as an advisor for Greendigo, a company focused on organic and sustainable clothing, and Ayesha Accessories. His involvement in these ventures reflects his commitment to supporting emerging businesses in various sectors.
Previous Experience in Finance Leadership
Ramesh Bafna has held several key finance leadership positions prior to his current role at Zepto. He was the Chief Financial Officer at CoinSwitch from 2022 to 2023 and at Zilingo for a brief period in 2022. His tenure at Myntra as CFO and Senior Vice President spanned four years, where he managed finance, inventory planning, and business intelligence. He also held various roles at Flipkart, contributing to finance management across multiple product categories.
Education and Expertise
Ramesh Bafna studied at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he specialized in Accounting and Finance, achieving his Chartered Accountant designation from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in finance, where he has developed a deep understanding of digital technologies and business models, which he applies in his current roles.
Involvement in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Ramesh Bafna is actively engaged in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation through his role as Vice Chairman of the JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation, which he has held since 2022. He also supports emerging ventures in sectors such as agri-tech and ed-tech as an angel investor. His passion for building a learning culture and delivering customer satisfaction is evident in his professional endeavors.