Mumbai: DreamFolks, a travel and lifestyle experience company, has announced the appointment of Shekhar Sood as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective April 30, 2025. This leadership addition signals the company’s commitment to scaling its operations and enhancing stakeholder value through technology-led innovation and financial excellence.
With nearly two decades of cross-industry experience in listed entities, multinationals, and fast-growing private firms, Shekhar Sood brings a robust blend of strategic vision and financial stewardship. In his new role, he will lead DreamFolks’ finance function, drive value-centric initiatives, and support the company’s next phase of business expansion. He will report directly to Ms. Liberatha Kallat, Chairperson & Managing Director.
Commenting on the appointment, Liberatha Kallat said, “At DreamFolks, we’ve built a category-defining brand that is not only pioneering travel and lifestyle experiences but also setting new industry benchmarks on how convenience and comfort are delivered to modern travelers. As we step into a new phase of scale and strategic evolution, I’m delighted to welcome Shekhar to the leadership team. His deep expertise in leading financial strategies for high-growth, innovation-led companies makes him uniquely suited to support our ambitious vision. With Shekhar’s leadership, we aim to further strengthen our financial foundation, reinforce governance, and unlock long-term value for all stakeholders. His insights will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate what’s working, expand into new opportunities, and shape the future of travel experiences.”
Prior to joining DreamFolks, Shekhar served as CFO at Bajaj Capital Group, where he was instrumental in aligning financial operations with strategic business goals. His prior experience spans senior finance roles at Socomec India, Ambuja Cements, CLAAS Agricultural Machinery, Nangia & Co., and Grant Thornton (WCC).
A Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, and executive MBA, Shekhar is also an executive alumnus of ISB and certified in IFRS. His domain expertise includes IPO management, mergers and acquisitions, ESG, treasury, enterprise risk, and regulatory compliance. Recognized with prestigious accolades such as Visionary Leader – 2024 (Financial Express) and Best Technology-Driven CFO of the Year – 2024, he is known for building high-performance teams and championing agile finance strategies.
On his appointment, Shekhar Sood stated, “DreamFolks is already at the forefront of transforming travel & lifestyle experiences through its technology-driven ecosystem and differentiated client offerings. I am excited to join a company that not only leads its category but continuously redefines it. My focus will be to enhance financial agility, enable scalable systems, and support strategic vision with strong governance and capital efficiency. I look forward to contributing to the next chapter of growth and to creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.”
