Girish Keshav Pai

Hi, I am Girish Pai and my history of success in retail industry is directly associated with my over three decades leadership experience in driving growth in multi-nationals in India, Africa, UAE and other GCC countries. As an accomplished and resourceful Finance Leader I have demonstrated achievements and extensive experience in the designing, development, implementation, and management of comprehensive core accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, treasury, and regulatory compliance systems for high-growth organizations.

Throughout my career I have built synergies between accounting and finance with general operations to provide hands-on financial leadership for strategic planning, business development, and commercialization. I have proven track record of developing customized operational strategies and solutions to meet business requirements and ability to diagnose and report issues to return organizations to economic stability.

I have a proven track record of forecasting, budget planning, implementations, and reporting deadlines. Perfect review of adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s system of internal control. I have great ability of taking initiatives that will enhance company performance, profitability and achievement of corporate goals.

I believe in being a result-oriented professional, recognized for taking on major initiatives, adapting to rapidly changing environments, and resolving mission critical issues to ensure bottom line success.

A strategic Finance Leader with 30+ years of global leadership across the UAE, India, Africa, and GCC, driving profitability and operational excellence for high-growth retail and FMCG enterprises. Proven expertise in P&L ownership, financial restructuring, business expansion, and cross-functional leadership across finance, operations, supply chain, and IT. Renowned for crafting resilient financial systems, optimizing working capital, and leading large cross-border teams through transformation and growth

Qualified Cost Accountant from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India