Updater Services Announces CFO Transition with New Appointment and Resignation
Updater Services has executed a strategic CFO transition, appointing experienced finance professional Ram Praveen Radhakrishnan as Group CFO and KMP effective March 17, 2026, while interim CFO Surinder Kumar resigned to focus on other group roles. The appointment strengthens financial leadership with Radhakrishnan's 23 years of cross-sector expertise.

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Updater Services has announced significant changes to its financial leadership, appointing Ram Praveen Radhakrishnan as Group Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel effective March 17, 2026. Simultaneously, the company disclosed the resignation of Surinder Kumar from his position as interim Group CFO, effective from the close of business hours on March 16, 2026.
Leadership Transition Details
The Board of Directors approved Radhakrishnan's appointment on March 16, 2026, following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee. The transition represents a strategic move to strengthen the company's financial leadership structure.
| Position Changes: | Details |
|---|---|
| New Group CFO: | Ram Praveen Radhakrishnan |
| Effective Date: | March 17, 2026 |
| Outgoing Interim CFO: | Surinder Kumar |
| Resignation Date: | March 16, 2026 (close of business) |
| Additional Role: | Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) |
New CFO Profile and Experience
Ram Praveen Radhakrishnan brings extensive financial expertise to Updater Services, with 23 years of experience managing portfolios across diverse geographies and sectors including agri-solutions, manufacturing, ITES, and banking. He is a Commerce graduate and qualified Chartered Accountant who has completed the Senior Leadership Development Programme from the Indian School of Business and holds Certified Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
| Professional Background: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Experience: | 23 years |
| Sectors: | Agri-solutions, Manufacturing, ITES, Banking |
| Qualifications: | Commerce Graduate, Chartered Accountant |
| Certifications: | Six Sigma Green Belt, ISB Leadership Programme |
| Previous Companies: | Coromandel International, Caterpillar India, Cognizant, IndusInd Bank |
Expertise and Strategic Focus
Radhakrishnan is recognized as a strategic finance professional with specialized expertise in business partnering, cost control, capital allocation and restructuring, taxation, governance, and regulatory compliance. His experience includes SAP implementations and a strong track record in strengthening financial discipline, optimizing cash flows, establishing shared services, and driving digital finance transformation.
At Coromandel International Limited, he served as Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer of Coromandel Chemicals Limited, where he enabled scalable businesses through robust financial systems and controls.
Outgoing CFO Transition
Surinder Kumar, who served as interim Group CFO, will continue his association with the group in a different capacity. Following his resignation from the Group CFO position, he will continue to serve as CFO of Denave and support other group initiatives in a senior finance leadership role. The Board expressed sincere appreciation for his services as interim Group CFO and wished him continued success within the group.

































