Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited has tapped Manish Shah to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer, with effect from April 11, 2026. The appointment follows the company’s board approval at its meeting on the same date, after due endorsement from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and subsequent sign-off from the Audit Committee. The move marks a pivotal step in strengthening the company’s financial leadership as it advances its growth agenda.
Manish Shah is a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Public Accountant (Australia), bringing more than 28 years of progressively senior finance leadership experience across markets in India, Europe, the USA, and Australia. He has held key roles including Finance Transformation Leader at Tata Consultancy Services, where he steered strategic initiatives focused on profit acceleration, productivity gains, cost optimization, and process transformation. His track record, the company notes, includes implementing robust financial and operational frameworks to support growth and efficiency.
The CFO appointment is positioned as part of Krishna Defence and Allied Industries’ ongoing emphasis on governance and strategic financial management. Shah’s background in finance transformation and performance improvement is expected to complement the company’s objectives as it navigates its next phase of expansion and operational optimization.