CMA N.V.V. Chalapathi Rao is a seasoned finance professional. He is an Associate member of Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ACMA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners USA, holds Certification in Risk Management and Assurance (CRMA) from Institute of Internal Auditors – USA, Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Institute of Management Accountants –USA, Member of Institute of Public Accountants from Australia (MIPA), Chartered Certified Financial Consultant from Canada (CCFC), a Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP) from USA, AFA from Institute of Financial Accountants UK, CIPFA (An affiliate from Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountancy from UK), holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science- (PGDCS)and Masters of Commerce

Mr. Rao began his career with ALSTOM Limited a French MNC and has thereon successfully risen through the ranks by handling multidimensional assignments and heading major functions in different companies in different countries at various points in time. He has over 25 years of diversified experience in Asia Pacific Region, Africa and in Middle East Countries to his credit across wide spectrum of industries and a proven track record in his professional career.

He possesses the background & educational experience in business, operations, finance, internal audit, treasury, accounting, IT, administration, fraud Investigations, risk management, project management, production, planning, quality, maintenance, sales and marketing, human resources, administration, supply chain and has experience revamping and restructuring loss making manufacturing companies. He has working experience in India, Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Ghana and travelled more than 20 countries.

He worked in companies like Wilmar International a Singapore based MNC, Can pack Group a Poland based MNC, Vedanta Group in India, Jaypee Group in India, Saud Bhawan Group in Sultanate of Oman, Gulf Warehousing Company in Qatar, Galadari Brothers Group in Dubai, E.K. Kanoo Group in Kingdom of Bahrain, Al-Othman Group in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia etc. *#Adjudged as CFO of the Year in Retail Sector at Ghana CFO awards in 2016*. Received the award from Hon. Mrs. Helena Monakotey, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Planning- Ghana. He has been conferred with *# FE Financial Star* at *# FE CFO Connect Clave 2022* in Mumbai organized by Financial Express a leading newspaper.

He worked in the capacity of CFO, Director, Vice President, General Manager, Chief internal Auditor in many companies in abroad . He was teaching students of CMA (US) in Dubai and Sharjah and was teaching Students of CA, CMA, CS in India. He was the past secretary of CMA Dubai overseas centre and Noida Chapter of CMA. He is one of the members of London overseas centre of CMAs. He is Fellow of Institute of Directors of Ghana. Currently he is working as CFO of B5 Plus Group in Ghana.