Our Team – PKF

Santhanakrishnan S

CHAIRMAN & FOUNDER PARTNER

Chennai

Santhanakrishnan S

CHAIRMAN & FOUNDER PARTNER

Santhanakrishnan, Founder of the firm, with more than 40 years of experience in Global Assurance and Consulting. He is currently the Chairman of the firm and continues to be actively involved in numerous industry oriented initiatives. His broad vision, pioneering efforts and dynamic approach, have won several credits for the firm, elevating it to a 'Big National firm'.

Ramakrishnan S

VICE CHAIRMAN & FOUNDER PARTNER

Chennai

Ramakrishnan S

VICE CHAIRMAN & FOUNDER PARTNER

Ramakrishnan, Co-founder of the firm, is a certified SAP FICO Consultant. He has been in-charge of quality and knowledge management of the firm and has handled various types of assurance and consulting assignments across six continents of the world for major industrial houses. His skill set encompasses M &A assignments (International), Attestation Functions and Strategic Consulting. He is currently the vice-chairman of the firm, and has assumed a more strategic directional role in the firm's next innings. He continues to mentor the partners and staff of the firm. He is an avid LinkedIn contributor on a variety of subjects mainly on frauds.

Suriyanarayanan R

MANAGING PARTNER

Mumbai

Suriyanarayanan R

MANAGING PARTNER

Suriyanarayanan (Ravi), the Joint Managing Partner of the firm handles Accounting, Auditing, Mergers & Acquisition transactions including valuations. He has extensive experience assisting large organizations with finalization of financial statements , internal audits and mergers and acquisitions both in India and overseas. He provides regular guidance to private equity funds on investment strategies and portfolio company valuation. He currently heads our branch at Mumbai, India.

Rajeshwari S

MANAGING PARTNER

Chennai

Rajeshwari S

MANAGING PARTNER

Rajeshwari possesses extensive expertise in financial assurance, with a focus on statutory audits across diverse industries, including BFSI sector specialization and was the lead partner for central statutory audits of large public sector banks. Her experience includes providing risk advisory for microfinance and asset management companies, contributing to regulatory compliance and process improvements. She manages large multilocational audits for clients from diverse industries such as Shipping, Healthcare, Hospitality, FMCG etc. She is currently one of the managing partners of the firm.

Abhishek Aggarwal

PARTNER (ASSURANCE)

Delhi

Abhishek Aggarwal

PARTNER (ASSURANCE)

Abhishek leads assurance practice at Delhi, India with experience in Global Assurance and Consulting services. He currently handles Assurance, Group Reporting engagement, Tax Audits and Transfer Pricing Audits for several Listed and MNC Clients. His experience extends to various industries including BFSI, Energy and Oil, Infrastructure, Power Distribution, Manufacturing, Aviation, Hospitality, Retail and FMCG, Metal Recycling, Homeland Defense, NPO, BPO etc.

Email:abhishek.a@pkfindia.in

Aparna Jayendran

PARTNER (ASSURANCE AND CONSULTING)

Chennai

Aparna Jayendran

PARTNER (ASSURANCE AND CONSULTING)

Aparna, with over 20 years of experience in assurance and consulting, is engaged in corporate law practice . In addition to overseeing the finance and accounts function, she internally manages the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiative.

Email:aparna@pkfindia.in

Athiyan R

PARTNER (ASSURANCE)

Bangalore

Athiyan R

PARTNER (ASSURANCE)

Athiyan, an FCA and holds Diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA) and Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), has a diverse experience in servicing large and medium sized as well as SME clients out of Bangalore, India in areas of Audit & assurance engagements across industry verticals like Manufacturing, Insurance, IT, ITeS, Hospitality, Non-Banking Finance, Not for profit entities & Trading. He also specializes in Due Diligence, Financial analysis, GAAP study, implementation and conversion and Business process reviews.

Email:athiyan@pkfindia.in

Balasubramanian T V

PARTNER (CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING)

Chennai

Balasubramanian T V

PARTNER (CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING)

Balasubramanian (Balu) blends the skills learnt through qualifications in Forensic Accounting, Valuation and Insolvency Profession, with years of experience in various engagements spanning across multiple countries in the areas of forensic, transaction advisory services, structuring, revival and insolvency matters.

Email:tvbalu@pkfindia.in

Devi P

PARTNER (ASSURANCE)

Chennai

Devi P

PARTNER (ASSURANCE)

Devi possesses significant experience in assurance engagements with focus on BFSI sectors and SMEs. She also possesses expertise in management audits tailored to the Hospitality sector in both Indian and international contexts. She has also been a key player in the Aviation Tariff Consulting Practice of the firm.

Email:devi@pkfindia.in

Dhiraj Kumar Birla

PARTNER (ASSURANCE & VALUATION)

Mumbai

Dhiraj Kumar Birla

PARTNER (ASSURANCE & VALUATION)

Dhiraj, an FCA, registered valuer, holding Diploma in International Financial Reporting and Insurance Practice Leader of the firm, handles accounting, auditing, compliance reviews, and transaction support services including due diligence and valuation engagements. He has handled large audits (statutory, internal and group audit support) including companies with more than US$1 billion revenue. He also handles assurance engagement with insurance companies of financial prepared in both IGAAP and IFRS (IndAS) frameworks. He also supports clients for one-stop solutions related to accounting, audit, payroll, tax retainership (direct, indirect, and international tax) and compliance services for small or medium entities. He also handles forensic projects, project audits, EB5 financial diligence factual reporting and tax representation engagements as well.

Email:dhiraj@pkfindia.in

Jinesh Damania

PARTNER (ASSURANCE)

Mumbai

Jinesh Damania

PARTNER (ASSURANCE)

Jinesh Damania, Partner, having 20 plus years of experience in the profession, specializes in the Statutory Audit & Ind AS / IFRS assignments. He has extensively worked on complex listed cross border & Indian MNCs audits and added value to the clients. He has worked internationally in UAE and Canada and has 12 years of experience of working in large firms.

Email:jinesh.d@pkfindia.in

Kothandaraman V

PARTNER (NATIONAL QUALITY HEAD)

Chennai

Kothandaraman V

PARTNER (NATIONAL QUALITY HEAD)

Kothandaraman (Kots), Senior Partner and National Quality Head of the firm, having years of experience in the profession, specializes in Audit & Assurance and Project Risk Advisory. In addition, he has garnered extensive experience in Internal and Management Audits, Fraud Investigations, Management Consultancy on Business Processes and has performed professional engagements across six continents.

Email:kots@pkfindia.in

Manigandan Krishnamurthy

PARTNER (RISK ADVISORY)

Delhi

Manigandan Krishnamurthy

PARTNER (RISK ADVISORY)

Leading our branch in Delhi, India, Manigandan Krishnamurthy (Mani) brings to the table diverse industry experience. His expertise spans across areas like Business Process improvements, Risk Management, SoX Implementation, IFC Implementation, Internal Audits, Investigations, Forensics, Project Audits, and IT Audits.

Email:manigandan@pkfindia.in

Mythily S

PARTNER (ASSURANCE AND RISK ADVISORY SERVICES)

Mumbai

Mythily S

PARTNER (ASSURANCE AND RISK ADVISORY SERVICES)

Mythily's concentrated efforts in Internal/ Management Audits, Assurance services, and Attestation Functions, have honed the firm's expertise in the Audit segment. In addition, she is well-equipped to render Risk Management and Risk Advisory services specializing in Non-Profit Organizations.

Email:mythily@pkfindia.in

Narasimhan S

PARTNER (ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT)

Chennai

Narasimhan S

PARTNER (ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT)

Narasimhan (Narsi) has transitioned from a traditional auditing role to become a seasoned ERP specialist, boasting an in-depth comprehension of information security and data analytics. His impactful contributions have played a pivotal role in steering the digital transformation initiatives of diverse organizations. With a versatile skill set, he demonstrates considerable industry-specific expertise in Hospitality, Oil & Gas, manufacturing, and IT / ITES. Furthermore, he excels in the design and implementation of enterprise performance management strategies.

Email:narsi@pkfindia.in

Padma Thiagarajan

PARTNER (TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY & CONSULTING)

Chennai

Padma Thiagarajan

PARTNER (TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY & CONSULTING)

Padma is a multifaceted professional with proficiency in audit and assurance, data science, information security, and modern technology. She has been a key contributor to digital transformation, offering valuable insights in ERP consulting and data analytics consulting, resulting in significant advantages for clients. Her specialized knowledge extends to various industries, including Hospitality, NBFCs, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, ITES showcasing her broad expertise.

Email:padma.t@pkfindia.in

Prasana Kumar S

PARTNER (ASSURANCE AND CONSULTING)

Chennai

Prasana Kumar S

PARTNER (ASSURANCE AND CONSULTING)

Prasana Kumar brings to the table extensive expertise in Regulatory Compliances, Consulting, Risk Assurance, and Advisory Services, with a diverse portfolio spanning industries such as Plantations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction, Non-Profit, Textiles, Power, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare (including the Pharma Industry), KPO/BPO, R & T Operations, Textiles, Port operations, Chemical, Agri-based industries, and more. He has also played a pivotal role in the introduction of mutual fund service offerings at the firm.

Email:prasana@pkfindia.in

Radhika H

PARTNER (CEO INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING PRACTICE)

Mumbai

Radhika H

PARTNER (CEO INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING PRACTICE)

As a Partner and CEO of International Consulting Practice , Radhika focuses in providing niche consultancy services in the areas of Business Strategy, Management, Technology and Human Capital to ministries and government authorities in the Middle East and African regions. She drives business development function, exploring new potential territories and establishing service collaborations with local talents. She has successfully led and executed nation-building projects for countries in Africa. She currently leads the ESG consulting practice in the firm. She also holds several other professional qualifications such as CISA, Lead practitioner of few ISO standards, People Change Management Practitioner, etc., She is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Executive Leadership Program and has obtained GRI Professional certification.

Email:radhika@pkfindia.in

Rajeshkumar M Sharma

PARTNER (RISK ASSURANCE AND CONSULTING)

Mumbai

Rajeshkumar M Sharma

PARTNER (RISK ASSURANCE AND CONSULTING)

Rajesh Sharma is an assurance and consulting professional with over three decades of experience in risk assurance and consulting engagements extensively in India and overseas (USA, Europe, Middle East and The Republic of Maldives). He has undertaken extensive work in IFC, ERM & Regulatory Compliance and aligning controls, provides a value add and conclusive approach to complex tasks and Internal Audit and Consulting Assignments for companies in various industries.

Email:rajesh.sharma@pkfindia.in

Ramanarayanan J

PARTNER (ASSURANCE)

Mumbai

Ramanarayanan J

PARTNER (ASSURANCE)

Ramanarayanan (Ram) focuses mainly on assurance practice ranging from small to very large enterprises spanning across multiple industry. In addition, he also specialises in IFRS & Ind AS Consulting and has carried out engagements extensively within India as well as Middle East.

Email:ram@pkfindia.in

Sandhya S

PARTNER (RISK ADVISORY AND SOX)

Chennai

Sandhya S

PARTNER (RISK ADVISORY AND SOX)

Sandhya is also an associate member of ACCA (London). She specializes in risk advisory and leads the international SoX compliance practice of the firm. She also is a certified FAFD (Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection from ICAI) professional.

Email:sandhya@pkfindia.in

Seethalakshmi M

PARTNER (ASSURANCE AND CONSULTING)

Bangalore

Seethalakshmi M

PARTNER (ASSURANCE AND CONSULTING)

Leading our branch in Bangalore, India - Seethalakshmi (Seetha) has over 25 years of experience handling Audit and Assurance services. Her experience includes different industry verticals across Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Services etc. She is well versed in carrying out Business Process reviews across different organisations in process improvements, defining policies etc. She also leads the firm's consulting practice with respect to Aviation Tariff Consulting having extensive experience in assisting the Regulators and different airports across India.

Email:seethalakshmi@pkfindia.in

Sudha Ashok

PARTNER (TAXATION)

Chennai

Sudha Ashok

PARTNER (TAXATION)

Sudha Ashok is our national leader handling tax compliances (both direct and indirect taxes). She has versatile tax litigation knowledge combined with an intricate experience of over 25 years in the field of accounting, audit, SoX and corporate finance. She has been our dynamic, strategic partner with an exemplary track record of delivering value in the highly complex, ever-evolving and challenging tax environment. She handles litigations right from the primary forums to the levels of Dispute Resolution Panels, Appellate Forums and the Authority of Advance Ruling. She also has significant experience in the field of international taxation and transfer pricing compliances.

Email:sudha.a@pkfindia.in

Viswanadh Kuchi

PARTNER (ASSURANCE AND CONSULTING)

Hyderabad

Viswanadh Kuchi

PARTNER (ASSURANCE AND CONSULTING)

Viswanadh has had extensive experience in muti faceted engagements spanning across assurance, consulting, SoX, Business Process etc., He currently heads our branch at Hyderabad, India.

Email:viswanadh.kuchi@pkfindia.in