Avinash Bapat
Chief Financial Officer
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Avinash Bapat is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Mahindra Lifespaces. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring financial excellence and strategic guidance for our organization. Reporting to the board of directors, he oversees key areas such as compliance, cash flow management, finance and accounting, and control. With a strong focus on fostering business partnerships, Avinash enables the implementation of our strategies aimed at developing high-quality real estate projects.
What drives him
““The only way to do great work is to love what you do.””
Life mantra
““Attitude, not Aptitude determines Altitude””
He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Mahindra Lifespaces. He began his career with Nirma Limited, where he worked in treasury for five years, gaining valuable insights into financial management. He joined the Mahindra Group in 2003 and has since held notable stints as CFO for Mahindra USA and Mahindra South Africa, each for six years. Prior to joining Mahindra Lifespaces, he was the CFO for Mahindfra Susten, the renewables arm of the Mahindra group, where he played a crucial role in enabling setup of the largest renewables InvIT I India. This diverse experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of various sectors and corporate teams within the Mahindra Group, enabling him to provide invaluable leadership to Mahindra Lifespaces. In terms of his educational background, he holds a PGDBA from ICFAI Institute and is a Cost & Works Accountant. His educational qualifications have played a significant role in his growth as a leader, equipping him with a strong foundation in financial management and accounting. Notably, he was recognized as one of the Top 100 CFOs in 2020 by the CFO Next Institute, highlighting his exceptional achievements and leadership capabilities.
