Viral Parekh

Viral Parekh is a seasoned finance professional with 18 years of experience across various industries and sectors. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Samsara Group since December 2019, previously held the position of Deputy CFO and was briefly on sabbatical in November 2019. Viral's extensive background includes serving as Chief Financial Officer at Indus Container Lines and multiple senior finance roles at Yas Holding from December 2012 to July 2019, managing finance operations for subsidiaries that supported the UAE Armed Forces. Early career experience includes positions at Sharaf Group, N R DOSHI Chartered Accountants, and Bansi Mehta and Co Chartered Accountants, contributing roles from audit and taxation to finance management. Viral holds a Master’s degree in Chartered Accountancy from ICAI and a BCOM in Financial Analysis from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics.