Overview
Naresh Phanfat is
a top-rated, globally-experienced senior finance professional with over 21 years of international experience across rating agencies, Big-4 consulting firms, government enterprises, and leading private holding companies. He specializes in corporate financial strategies, fintech, blockchain technology, valuations, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic consulting. Naresh holds an FCA designation from ICAI and a Certified Global CFO & ADP from Wharton Business School. His strong communication and leadership skills have helped galvanize global teams and execute effective business strategies.
Research & Publications
Financial Management, Cornell University, USA (2013).
- Brand Management, London Business School, UK (2018).
- Data Science, Harvard University, USA (2018).
- Blockchain Technology, Berkeley, USA (2018).
- M&A, New York Institute of Finance, USA (2018).
- Advanced Certificate in IP Management, WIPO, Switzerland (2019).
- Entrepreneurship, Babson College, USA (2018).
- Private Equity & Venture Capital, SDA Bocconi, Italy (2017).
- Renewable Energy & Sustainability, Duke University, UK (2017).
- Macro Economics, UC Irvine, USA (2017).
Achievements and Awards
Raman Memorial Awardee for Academic Excellence.
- Steering Committee Board Member at in5, UAE Government's Startup Incubation Authority.
- Visiting Faculty at international B-Schools.
- CA National Rank Holder (Southern India, 1st Ranker).
- Invited Media Speaker (UAE & London).
- Panelist at global conferences.
- Judge at international award ceremonies.
- Writer for "Global Banking & Financial Review," London Media.
- Led PwC's global team of 175 professionals in the largest global M&A deal of 2008 (USD 20 Billion).
