Sam Manipadam

Sam Manipadam is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Blaupunkt Competance Center BP Appliance FZCO since 2021, Sam previously held the role of Vice President - International Finance at AD Ports Group until December 2024. Additional significant positions include CFO/Finance Director for the Middle East & Africa Region at DP World from 2005 to 2020, and General Manager (Finance & Legal) and Company Secretary at Ford Motor Company in India from 1996 to 2005. Early career roles include Senior Manager at MRF and Finance Manager and Company Secretary at Tata Group. Sam possesses a comprehensive educational background with qualifications from prestigious institutions, including a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Secretary from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, respectively, as well as an LLB from the University of Mumbai and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Kerala.