Deepak Dhanak
About Deepak Dhanak
Deepak Dhanak is the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Legal at BrowserStack, with over 20 years of experience in finance and legal roles.
Current Role at BrowserStack
Deepak Dhanak is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Legal at BrowserStack. He joined the company in February 2016. In his role, he oversees the financial and legal operations of the business, bringing over 20 years of experience to the table. BrowserStack, a leader in software testing services, benefits from his expertise in managing complex financial and legal responsibilities.
Previous Positions at Star India
Prior to his role at BrowserStack, Deepak Dhanak worked at Star India from 2014 to 2016. During his time there, he served as Executive Vice President - Finance and Head of Tax for both India and Asia. He was based in Bombay, Maharashtra, where he was responsible for overseeing financial and tax operations across multiple regions.
Brief Tenure at EXL
In 2014, Deepak Dhanak held the position of Senior Vice President - Finance at EXL. Although his tenure was brief, lasting only two months, it added to his diverse portfolio of financial leadership roles. He was based in New Delhi, Delhi, during this period.
Role at PwC
Before joining EXL, Deepak Dhanak served as a Senior Manager at PwC from 2005 to 2009. In this role, he gained substantial experience in auditing and financial advisory services. His four-year tenure at PwC helped solidify his expertise in finance, which he has continued to build upon in subsequent roles.
Early Career and Entrepreneurial Venture
One of Deepak Dhanak's early career achievements was founding Deepak Dhanak & Associates, a firm he managed as a partner from 1996 to 2005. Based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, the firm allowed him to develop a deep understanding of financial management and establish a solid foundation for his career. His nine years at the firm demonstrated his capability in handling diverse financial responsibilities.
Educational Background
Deepak Dhanak holds a certification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he studied from 1993 to 1996. He furthered his education by attending Harvard Business School in 2011. Additionally, he studied at an unnamed institution in 2012. These educational experiences have equipped him with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of finance and management.