Sushrut Bakshi is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across the insurance and consumer goods sectors. Currently serving as AVP of Group Finance at FWD Insurance since December 2019, Sushrut has previously held several key positions at Prudential Corporation Asia, including Director and Senior Regional Manager of Financial Performance Management. Prior experience includes Associate Vice-President for Finance at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited, where responsibilities included business planning and investor relations, as well as positions in corporate planning and expense management. Sushrut's career began at Hindustan Unilever Ltd as Purchase Manager for Lakme & Deos. Academic credentials include a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management specializing in Finance and Strategy from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, along with qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce.