Sandesh Shah has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer at WIKA Group India, marking a significant addition to the company’s leadership team. With over two decades of experience in finance and strategic financial management, Sandesh brings deep industry knowledge and a strong record of driving fiscal excellence across multinational organizations.
Prior to joining WIKA Group, Sandesh served as AVP Finance with the Kirloskar Brothers Group for nearly five years. In this role, he not only led the finance division of Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Ltd. but also advised other group entities, contributing to financial restructuring and operational optimization.
Earlier, he held the position of Head of Finance at Wirtgen India, a subsidiary of John Deere, where he was instrumental in aligning financial strategy with global benchmarks. His previous stints include key finance leadership roles at Biltube Industries (Bilcare Group), Indus Towers, Reliance Communications, and Deepak Fertilisers, showcasing a versatile portfolio across industrial, telecom, and chemical sectors.
A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Sandesh’s expertise spans across SAP S/4 HANA implementations, financial planning and analysis, M&A advisory, and board-level governance.
At WIKA Group India, Sandesh is expected to steer the financial strategy in alignment with the company’s growth objectives while reinforcing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. His appointment comes at a time when the company is focused on strengthening its footprint in India’s evolving industrial instrumentation market.