MUMBAI: Hinduja Group India Limited (HGIL) has appointed Prabal Banerji as group president – finance and CFO with immediate effect.

Prabal Banerji will be responsible for spearheading the group’s strategic investments, media and acquisitions (M & A’s), new ventures and offer strategic financial planning advice to group companies. On behalf of the group he will interact with the financial community including analysts, fund managers and investors, according to an official release.

A professional chartered accountant, Banerji brings with him over two decades of experience in strategic financial management developed across business environments ranging from automobiles, metals, healthcare, financial services and information technology. His expertise in financial planning and his strategic skills will give momentum to the Hinduja Group’s growth plans.

He comes to the Hinduja Group from Mahindra & Mahindra Group, where he was group VP – finance & investor relations.

The group has presence in automotive, IT/ITES, media and entertainment (M&E), banking and finance, energy and chemicals and real estate.