Mohammad Azharuddin

Mohammad Azharuddin is a Chartered Accountant with over 14 years of diverse experience in taxation, currently serving as the Director of Taxation at Eli Lilly. In this role, they lead the tax functions for Bangalore and Hyderabad, focusing on tax advisory, compliance, and transaction advisory. Prior to this, Azhar worked at Deloitte and BMR Advisors, gaining extensive exposure to clients across various industries, including IT, retail, and pharma. They have independently represented clients before tax authorities and have advised startups on capital structuring and fundraising. Azhar is recognized for a leadership style grounded in integrity, trust, and empathy.