Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Industry Exposure:
Core Competencies
Timeline
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Rakesh Gupta

Rakesh Gupta

Gurgaon

Summary

Dynamic Finance and Business Leader with 40+ years of expertise in financial management, strategic planning, risk mitigation, supply chain optimization, and business transformation. Proven record of driving revenue growth, profitability, and turnarounds, while ensuring financial discipline and sustainable growth. Strong collaborator with regulators, financial institutions, auditors, and stakeholders to deliver value and operational excellence.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Group CEO

Nextgen Textile Park Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021

Business Head cum VP

Hind Terminals Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2020

AVP (Head-Supply Chain)

Jindal Stainless Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2012

Chief Finance Officer

Zamil Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2010

Additional General Manager (Commercial)

Jindal Stainless Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2008

Chief Finance Officer

V& S International (P) Ltd
01.1990 - 01.2007

Manager (Finance & Commercial)

21st Century Electronics Ltd
01.1986 - 01.1990

Dy Manager (Finance)

United Watches Ltd
01.1985 - 01.1986

Credit Controller

Continental Device India Ltd
01.1983 - 01.1985

Independent Consultant

  • Strategy, Finance and Business Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics, Project Management & Development and Liaison with Govt departments and Regulatory Bodies.

Education

Cost and Management Accountancy -

Institute of Cost Accountants of India
New Delhi

Executive Master’s in International Trade -

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
New Delhi

Post Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management -

XLRI
Jamshedpur

Advance Course in Enterprise Management -

Indian Institute of Technology
New Delhi

Skills

  • Business and finance strategy
  • Team building and leadership
  • Analytical thinking
  • Negotiation skills
  • Relationship management
  • Legal compliance
  • Creative problem solving
  • Strategic planning
  • Productivity enhancement
  • Quick learning
  • Adaptability to change

Accomplishments

  • Drove revenue growth from ₹3.5 Cr to ₹250 Cr (1990–2007) by strategically expanding operations and commissioning 12 new factories.
  • Established backward integration, setting up in-house knitting from the yarn stage, improving margins and operational control.
  • Re-engineered core business processes, achieving 3% annual cost savings and streamlining efficiency across operations.
  • Revived a chronically loss-making company, restoring profitability within the first year through strategic planning, team motivation, and disciplined resource management.
  • Secured funding for expansion, enhancing credit limits from ₹50 lakhs to ₹30 crores, enabling 75x capacity growth.
  • Led a ₹500 Cr capital investment program for a Logistics Park, delivering the project on time and within budget.
  • Diversified operations from International Logistics into Infrastructure Services, creating sustainable new revenue streams.
  • Strengthened supply chain resilience, introducing SLAs and vendor audits that cut inventory holding by 5% and in-transit stock by 20%, boosting competitiveness

Industry Exposure:

  • Semi-Conductor
  • OEM for electronic consumer durables
  • Textiles
  • Metal & Steel
  • Telecom
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Infrastructure
  • Cold chain

Core Competencies

  • Driving financial discipline as the foundation for sustainable growth.
  • Guiding, mentoring, and inspiring teams to achieve peak performance.
  • Making data-driven decisions to ensure accuracy, transparency, and impact.
  • Leveraging government policies to maximize organizational advantage.
  • Embracing continuous learning with a strong drive to explore new frontiers.
  • Acting as a pioneer in the profession, successfully executing first-of-its-kind initiatives across the country.
  • Creating long-term value for stakeholders through strategic foresight.
  • Achieving cost optimization while enhancing operational efficiency.

Timeline

Group CEO

Nextgen Textile Park Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021

Business Head cum VP

Hind Terminals Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2020

AVP (Head-Supply Chain)

Jindal Stainless Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2012

Chief Finance Officer

Zamil Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2010

Additional General Manager (Commercial)

Jindal Stainless Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2008

Chief Finance Officer

V& S International (P) Ltd
01.1990 - 01.2007

Manager (Finance & Commercial)

21st Century Electronics Ltd
01.1986 - 01.1990

Dy Manager (Finance)

United Watches Ltd
01.1985 - 01.1986

Credit Controller

Continental Device India Ltd
01.1983 - 01.1985

Independent Consultant

Cost and Management Accountancy -

Institute of Cost Accountants of India

Executive Master’s in International Trade -

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Post Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management -

XLRI

Advance Course in Enterprise Management -

Indian Institute of Technology
Rakesh Gupta