Vinod Neelakantan

Position: Board Member

Vinod Neelakantan – Business & Finance Leader

Professional Summary:
Vinod Neelakantan is a senior finance and business leader with a strong technology background and a proven track record of driving financial performance and executing business strategies. He has extensive experience partnering with CEOs, CFOs, and senior management to develop strategic business solutions across multiple industries.

Core Expertise:

  • Strategic Business Partner

    • Deep understanding of business drivers across sales, marketing, service, supply chain, and manufacturing.
    • Strong ability to translate vision into actionable strategies to achieve business goals.

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Reporting

    • Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and capital planning.
    • Skilled in developing technology tools and reports for senior management.
    • Strong analytical skills in handling large data sets to extract meaningful business insights.

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

    • Extensive experience in M&A strategy, deal origination, valuations, deal closure, integration, and performance monitoring.

  • Strategy Development

    • Expertise in crafting organizational, business unit-level, and new product development strategies.

  • Operational & Continuous Improvement

    • Skilled in global footprint rationalization, operational expense reduction, and business value capture through pricing initiatives.

  • Global Experience

    • Extensive experience collaborating with internal teams, customers, and vendors across four continents.

  • People Development

    • Passionate about acquiring and mentoring talent, fostering future business leaders.

Education:

  • MBA in Finance | University of Chicago (Booth School of Business)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering | Kerala University, India

With a global perspective and expertise in finance, business strategy, and technology, Vinod Neelakantan continues to drive transformational growth and innovation in the corporate world.