Bengaluru: redBus, the largest online bus ticketing platform, has announced the appointment of Saurabh Agarwal as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this strategic leadership role, Saurabh will oversee the company’s finance functions, including Finance Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Risk and Compliance, Legal, and Taxation.
Bringing over 20 years of experience across diverse sectors such as healthtech, life insurance, and home interiors, Saurabh’s appointment signals redBus’ continued focus on financial agility, strategic expansion, and operational excellence. He began his career at Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, where he held key roles in corporate planning, finance operations, and distribution strategy over a span of 11 years. In 2014, he joined the founding team of Medlife.com, playing a pivotal role in scaling it into one of India’s leading digital health platforms. Most recently, he served as Group CFO at Livspace, steering the company through a period of rapid growth and international market expansion.
Welcoming him to the company, Prakash Sangam, CEO of redBus, said, “We are delighted to welcome Saurabh to redBus. His track record in enabling high-growth businesses through strong financial acumen and building high-performing teams aligns well with our growth ambitions. As we scale across markets and product lines, his leadership will be key to shaping sound, future-focused financial strategies that power our next phase of growth.”
On his appointment, Saurabh Agarwal, CFO at redBus, commented, “I am thrilled to be part of redBus, which is playing a critical role in transforming a complex and fragmented sector. With its scale, category leadership, and focus on tech-led innovation, there is a strong foundation to continue building on. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to strengthen financial resilience and support the company’s global growth ambitions.”
Saurabh is a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) and holds a CIMA qualification in Strategic Management from London. He is also an alumnus of INSEAD and earned his Bachelor of Commerce from Sydenham College, Mumbai.
