NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Inspirational News / Five Chartered Accountants in India who became successful CEOs
    Inspirational

    Five Chartered Accountants in India who became successful CEOs

    Five Chartered Accountants in India who became successful CEOs
    Written by Ramya Patelkhana
    Aug 04, 2019, 08:08 am 3 min read
    Five Chartered Accountants in India who became successful CEOs

    In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after career options. The three-level CA program is offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). It is a prestigious and rewarding profession. A career in accountancy is also considered one of the best routes to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role. Here are five CAs who became successful CEOs in India.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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).

    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.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    India
    MakeMyTrip
    Padma Shri
    Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

    India

    India reports 535 fresh COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths COVID-19
    Why your favorite mangoes will be delayed this year India Meteorological Department (IMD)
    COVID-19: India records 552 new cases, 6 deaths COVID-19
    'Masterchef,' cricket, democracy: Modi lists things that unite India, Australia Narendra Modi

    MakeMyTrip

    MakeMyTrip adopts generative AI to offer voice-assisted travel bookings Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
    Alia-Ranveer to open 'Koffee with Karan' S7; show great camaraderie Karan Johar
    MakeMyTrip lays off 350 employees due to COVID-19: Details here COVID-19
    Five Chartered Accountant entrepreneurs in India to know about India

    Padma Shri

    Raveena Tandon responds to trolls questioning her Padma Shri award Raveena Tandon
    SS Rajamouli reacts to MM Keeravani's Padma Shri win MM Keeravani
    Tracing the music journey of Padma Shri MM Keeravani MM Keeravani
    MM Keeravani, Raveena Tandon react to Padma Shri win Padma Vibhushan

    Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

    ICAI CA Foundation June 2022 results out: How to check? CA Foundation
    #CareerBytes: ICAI CA May 2020 exam dates announced; Details here CA Foundation
    #CareerBytes: Want to become a successful CA? Master these skills India
    #CareerBytes: How Indian students can become US CPAs India

    Love Inspirational News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Inspirational Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023