Hinduja Ventures Limited (HVL), a Hinduja Group company, today announced that it has appointed Amar Chintopanth as Group CFO – Media of HVL on 14th April, 2014. He will report to Tony D’silva who is Group CEO – Media, HVL and MD & CEO of IndusInd Media and Communications Limited (IMCL). Chintopanth’s appointment is part of Hinduja Group’s ongoing restructuring of its media vertical in order to enhance synergy across its various media initiatives. He will be responsible for finance at all Media Group companies including its flagship IMCL.
Commenting on the appointment, Tony D’silva, Group CEO – Media, HVL and MD & CEO, IMCL, said: “I am delighted to welcome Amar to the team at Hinduja Ventures and I’m sure his rich experience in the financial space will help us immensely as we work towards the next phase of digitisation and growth.”
“I am honoured to be part of the Hinduja Group and thank the HVL Board for entrusting me with this responsibility,” said Chintopanth on his new role. He added, “My immediate focus is to continue the emphasis on taking advantage of opportunities presented by digitisation in the cable business.”
About Amar Chintopanth
A Chartered Accountant (CA) by qualification, Amar Chintopanth, in his previous assignment, worked with CC Chokshi Advisors Private Limited in Corporate Finance Advisory Services. As Deputy Managing Director & CFO of 3i Infotech, he was the driver of IPOs, QIPs, FCCBs and investor relations. He began his career with AF Ferguson & Co., as Manager Audit, and also worked with Polaris Software, ITC Classic Finance and Master Strips Limited. He brings over 30 years of experience in the fields of Finance & Accounts (including international accounting standards), Business Strategy, M&A, Commercials, MIS, etc.
Commenting on the appointment, Tony D’silva, Group CEO – Media, HVL and MD & CEO, IMCL, said: “I am delighted to welcome Amar to the team at Hinduja Ventures and I’m sure his rich experience in the financial space will help us immensely as we work towards the next phase of digitisation and growth.”
“I am honoured to be part of the Hinduja Group and thank the HVL Board for entrusting me with this responsibility,” said Chintopanth on his new role. He added, “My immediate focus is to continue the emphasis on taking advantage of opportunities presented by digitisation in the cable business.”
About Amar Chintopanth
A Chartered Accountant (CA) by qualification, Amar Chintopanth, in his previous assignment, worked with CC Chokshi Advisors Private Limited in Corporate Finance Advisory Services. As Deputy Managing Director & CFO of 3i Infotech, he was the driver of IPOs, QIPs, FCCBs and investor relations. He began his career with AF Ferguson & Co., as Manager Audit, and also worked with Polaris Software, ITC Classic Finance and Master Strips Limited. He brings over 30 years of experience in the fields of Finance & Accounts (including international accounting standards), Business Strategy, M&A, Commercials, MIS, etc.
