Allied Blenders And Distillers Further Strengthens it’s Leadership Team
Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABDL), the third largest spirits company in India has announced the appointment of Anil Somani as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Anil Somani has succeeded Ramakrishnan Ramaswamy, and has been an integral member of the leadership team.
With a distinguished career spanning over 32 years, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ABDL; having held prominent finance roles in Fortune 500 companies across sectors including manufacturing, retail and the Big four firms.
A qualified Chartered Accountant by qualification; he has had extensive experience in Strategy and Financial Management, Internal Controls, Finance and Accounts, ERP Implementation, Digital Transformation, Treasury, Investor Relations, M&A projects and PE Funding. Additionally, he is a certified SAP FICO Consultant and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with a proven track record of leading multiple successful ERP implementations. His previous roles in both multinational corporations (MNCs) and Indian promoter-driven organisations have consistently showcased his ability to drive financial excellence and operational efficiency.
Previously, he served as the CFO of Bata India. In his earlier assignments, he held key positions at leading organisations such as Reliance Retail, Infiniti Retail (Croma), Walmart India Private, Metro Cash and Carry India Private, C.C. Chokshi & Co where he played a pivotal role in enhancing financial performance and operational excellence. He is recognised for his strategic acumen in driving profitable growth, optimising business processes, improving supply chain efficiencies and spearheading transformative finance and technology initiatives.
