Mr. Soumendra Kumar Mahapatra, the Senior General Manager at TOYOTA TSUSHO INDIA PVT LTD, exemplifies the evolution of the finance leadership. Known for transforming the finance function into creating value, Mr. Mahapatra manages financial operations and aligns those with the long-term strategic goals of the business.
Before joining his current organisation, he had worked with Kirloskar Electric Co. Ltd., where he successfully managed product cost optimisation, QIP-based fundraising, and debt restructuring.
At Toyota Tsusho, he has paved his way from supervising a single entity to managing finance across eight group companies. From adopting ERP systems to leveraging ECBs and structured import-export financing, his initiatives have helped optimise costs.
He follows discipline and risk management in his leadership philosophy and believes that modern CFOs must blend resilience with anticipation of future risks and opportunities.
Recognised as one of the Leading CFOs in India 2025, Mr. Mahapatra shared about the financial strategies and initiatives he has used at Toyota Tsusho in an exclusive conversation with Corporate TrendZ. He also expressed how he leads financial management in the volatile economy:
“Whether it’s deploying currency options to manage forex volatility, restructuring debt to reduce interest burdens, or adopting technology to enhance compliance, every decision is geared toward creating long-term value and resilience.”
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