Ajay Bhat

Ajay Bhat has extensive work experience in the finance and hospitality industries. Ajay is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at TajSATS since 2024. Prior to this, they held the role of Director of Finance at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts from 2019 to 2024.

Before joining Shangri-La, Ajay worked at Taj Hotels, where they had various roles including Head of Finance for PIEM Hotels Limited from 2017 to 2019, Financial Controller for the Luxury SBU/West Region from 2014 to 2017, and Deputy Financial Controller from 2011 to 2014. In these positions, they were responsible for overseeing finance operations, enhancing internal controls, and preparing budgets and cost analysis.

Prior to their tenure at Taj Hotels, Ajay worked at ITC Limited as a Financial Controller from 2010 to 2011 and as an Assistant Financial Controller from 2008 to 2010. In these roles, they oversaw the finance function, maintained internal controls, conducted audits, and ensured compliance with statutory requirements.

Before joining ITC Limited, Ajay worked at Taj Hotels as a Credit Manager from 2006 to 2008. In this role, they prepared financial statements, managed debtors outstanding, reviewed financials of companies, controlled revenue leakage, and followed up on payments.

Overall, Ajay Bhat has a strong background in financial management and has held various leadership roles in the hotel and hospitality industry.

Ajay Bhat completed their ACA degree in Accountancy from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India between 2002 and 2005.