United Colors of Benetton India has announced the appointment of Lars Nielsen as Chief Financial Officer. Nielsen will report to Ramprasad Sridharan, MD & CEO, Benetton India and would be based out of the Head Office in Gurgaon.
In his new role, Nielsen will head the business and corporate finance vertical for Benetton India. His portfolio will range from financial operations, financial planning & analysis to strategic finance & business partners.
Nielsen brings with him over 19 years of experience in financial management, accounting, and strategic planning. In his last assignment as Finance Director (APAC) in KK Wind solutions with office in Bangalore, Nielsen was responsible for strategic planning and execution and ensured stable earnings across the company during the pandemic.
Commenting on the appointment, Ramprasad Sridharan, CEO, United Colors of Benetton India, said, “Nielsen’s experience and strategic financial expertise makes him an invaluable asset in driving our next phase of growth. We eagerly anticipate his valuable contributions as we continue to innovate and revolutionize our business.”
On his appointment, Nielsen said, “Fashion is a new industry to me. However, I believe it’s also an advantage to bring an outsider’s perspective on the growth curve that Benetton is on in India. I’m looking forward to this journey with Benetton India to enable and accelerate their ambitions in the India market”.
