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Jeena & Company has appointed Priyank Jain as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), strengthening its financial leadership as the 125-year-old logistics and supply chain solutions provider prepares for its next phase of growth. The appointment is aimed at driving financial transformation, improving operational efficiency and strengthening the company's financial systems.
Based at the company's corporate office in Mumbai, Jain will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Prediman K. Koul and lead the Finance & Accounts function, with the entire finance team reporting to him.
A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting and strategic leadership, Jain brings extensive expertise in financial management, business planning and process optimisation. He began his career at SBS Group as a Manager, where he handled internal audits, account finalisation and mergers and acquisitions, while contributing to the company's geographical expansion.
Subsequently, during his tenure at BDP International, he established an annual business planning and budgeting process and introduced a stronger Management Information System (MIS) framework to improve the monitoring of operational and financial performance.
Before joining Jeena & Company, Jain served as Deputy General Manager at Mahindra Logistics Ltd. He led system and process improvements that delivered annual cost savings, helped develop an integrated finance system and spearheaded a revenue assurance initiative to improve revenue estimation through better data extraction and validation.
At Jeena, his initial focus has been on streamlining financial processes, strengthening accountability and fostering operational excellence to support informed decision-making across the organisation.
Jain holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mumbai University, is a Chartered Accountant from ICAI Mumbai and holds a Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the UK. He has also completed a finance leadership programme at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
Commenting on his appointment, Priyank Jain said, “I am excited and look forward to my journey at Jeena and I am deeply grateful to our Partners and the CEO for showing their trust upon me. Jeena’s 125-year journey will help me witness both the sides of the coin- the old legacy and the digital transformation it is going through.”
He further added, “My focus will be on building financial systems and processes that are strong enough to support the company’s next phase of growth, while staying true to the discipline and reliability that have defined Jeena for over a century. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team and the finance function to help drive that forward,”
Commenting on the appointment, CEO Prediman K. Koul said, “Priyank brings a strong mix of financial discipline and hands-on operational experience in logistics, which fits well with where we are headed as a business. As we scale toward our next phase of growth, his ability to build robust systems and drive financial rigour will be a real asset to the team.”
The leadership appointment underscores Jeena & Company's focus on strengthening financial capabilities and building a robust operational foundation for sustainable business growth.
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
Jeena & Company has appointed Priyank Jain as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), strengthening its financial leadership as the 125-year-old logistics and supply chain solutions provider prepares for its next phase of growth. The appointment is aimed at driving financial transformation, improving operational efficiency and strengthening the company's financial systems. Based at the company's corporate office in Mumbai, Jain will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Prediman K. Koul and lead the Finance & Accounts function, with the entire finance team reporting to him. A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting and strategic leadership, Jain brings extensive expertise in financial management, business planning and process optimisation. He began his career at SBS Group as a Manager, where he handled internal audits, account finalisation and mergers and acquisitions, while contributing to the company's geographical expansion. Subsequently, during his tenure at BDP International, he established an annual business planning and budgeting process and introduced a stronger Management Information System (MIS) framework to improve the monitoring of operational and financial performance. Before joining Jeena & Company, Jain served as Deputy General Manager at Mahindra Logistics Ltd. He led system and process improvements that delivered annual cost savings, helped develop an integrated finance system and spearheaded a revenue assurance initiative to improve revenue estimation through better data extraction and validation. At Jeena, his initial focus has been on streamlining financial processes, strengthening accountability and fostering operational excellence to support informed decision-making across the organisation. Jain holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mumbai University, is a Chartered Accountant from ICAI Mumbai and holds a Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the UK. He has also completed a finance leadership programme at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. Commenting on his appointment, Priyank Jain said, “I am excited and look forward to my journey at Jeena and I am deeply grateful to our Partners and the CEO for showing their trust upon me. Jeena’s 125-year journey will help me witness both the sides of the coin- the old legacy and the digital transformation it is going through.” He further added, “My focus will be on building financial systems and processes that are strong enough to support the company’s next phase of growth, while staying true to the discipline and reliability that have defined Jeena for over a century. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team and the finance function to help drive that forward,” Commenting on the appointment, CEO Prediman K. Koul said, “Priyank brings a strong mix of financial discipline and hands-on operational experience in logistics, which fits well with where we are headed as a business. As we scale toward our next phase of growth, his ability to build robust systems and drive financial rigour will be a real asset to the team.” The leadership appointment underscores Jeena & Company's focus on strengthening financial capabilities and building a robust operational foundation for sustainable business growth. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
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