Did you know these Indian CEOs were former chartered accountants
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Chartered Accountancy (CA) is among the most popular career options in India.
So popular that even some of today's highly celebrated and successful CEOs in the country completed this three-year course and became incredible chartered accountants. No, we aren't kidding!
Here is a list of five such CAs who became successful CEOs later in their life. Check them out!
#1
Naina Lal Kidwai, the former CEO of HSBC India
Naina Lal Kidwai, one of India's most powerful women in finance and a well-known Chartered Accountant, is the former CEO and Country Head of HSBC India.
She is also a former President of the FICCI. She is currently the Chairman of Altico Capital and Max Financial Services.
Kidwai was honored with the Padma Shri in 2007 for her contributions to trade and industry.
#2
Keki Mistry, the Vice Chairman & CEO of HDFC
Keki Mistry, the Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), is a Fellow Member of the ICAI (FCA).
Mistry, who began his career with the leading hotel chain, The Indian Hotels Company, joined HDFC in 1981. After serving in various roles at the Mumbai-headquartered financial services company, he was appointed as the Vice Chairman & CEO in 2010.
#3
Aditya Puri, the MD & CEO of HDFC Bank
Aditya Puri, Managing Director & CEO of HDFC Bank, is also a Chartered Accountant.
He is ranked among the world's top CEOs and powerful bankers. He has been working in the banking sector for over four decades in India and several other countries.
He also served as the CEO of Citibank in Malaysia from 1992-94 before returning to India as HDFC Bank's Managing Director.
#4
Krish Iyer, the President & CEO of Walmart India
Krish Iyer, the President & Chief Executive Officer of leading global retail chain Walmart's India unit, is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) of the ICAI.
Before becoming the CEO of Walmart India, he also served as the Senior Vice-President at Walmart International in the US.
Notably, he is also an Associate Company Secretary (ACS) of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
#5
Rajesh Magow, the India CEO of MakeMyTrip
Rajesh Magow is the co-founder and CEO (India) of MakeMyTrip, India's leading online travel company headquartered in Gurugram. He is also a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Before taking over the role of the CEO, he had served in many senior positions at the travel company, including the CFO and COO.
Notably, he is also an Independent Director at Flipkart, the country's leading e-commerce company.