Avinash Baligar

Avinash Baligar is a Chartered Accountant with 20 years of experience in various finance domains and currently serves as the Finance Director for the International Region at AstraZeneca. Avinash has demonstrated proficiency in strategic financial leadership across emerging markets in Asia, managing financial governance and risk management for multiple countries. They have held significant roles at AstraZeneca, including Associated Director of Business & Commercial Finance and Cluster CFO, where they successfully implemented finance transformation initiatives and optimized financial processes. Avinash began their career with Raju & Prasad Chartered Accountants and has also contributed to KPMG India, managing complex engagements across various industries. They hold a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and are pursuing additional qualifications in Business Finance and Information Security Auditing.