Asia Healthcare Holdings appoints Venkatesh Tarakkad as CFO & Head – Business Development

Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH), India’s only single speciality investing and operating healthcare platform, has appointed Venkatesh Tarakkad as the Chief Financial Officer & Head Business Development. In his new role, Venkatesh will oversee finance across all AHH companies, as well as corporate functions, including legal, business development, and internal audit.

Venkatesh is a seasoned finance leader with more than 30 yrs of experience in Corporate Finance, Governance, M&A, IPO and business transformation. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds certifications in ICWA and CISA. Prior to joining AHH, Venkatesh served as the Chief Financial Officer at UpGrad, where he oversaw the organisation’s domestic and global financial strategies.

Welcoming Venkatesh to the leadership team, Vishal Bali, Executive Chairman, Asia Healthcare Holdings, said, “We are delighted to welcome Venkatesh to Asia Healthcare Holdings at an important phase of our growth journey. His deep expertise in corporate finance, governance, and business transformation, along with his experience across diverse sectors will be extremely valuable as we continue to scale our enterprise.”

Venkatesh has also held CFO roles across leading companies in FMCG, Retail, E-commerce, and was actively involved with IPO processes. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in scaling financial operations, establishing governance and compliance frameworks, implementing ERP systems, leading funding rounds, and supporting companies throughout their growth journeys.

Speaking on his appointment, Venkatesh Tarakkad, Chief Financial Officer & Head Business Development, Asia Healthcare Holdings, said, “I am delighted to join Asia Healthcare Holdings and be part of the team that has built India’s leading Single Speciality Healthcare Delivery platform. AHH’s strong focus on clinical excellence and patient-centric care deeply resonates with me. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to further strengthen our financial and strategic capabilities and support the organisation’s long-term vision.”

Ritesh Pandey, the current CFO & Head – Business Development, is assuming a new responsibility as Chief Business Officer – New Initiatives at Asia Healthcare Holdings. In this role, he will focus on strengthening strategic partnerships, driving new business expansion, and supporting the platform’s continued growth into new verticals. “Ritesh has been a cornerstone of AHH since 2019, building a robust finance function, architecting our financial strategy and executing the pivotal M&A transactions that have defined our growth. His transition into this new leadership role marks a significant milestone for our organisation, and we are delighted to have his expertise guiding our future”, said Vishal Bali.