Pioneering Finance Transformation and Shared Services at SKF Engineering & Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd.
Dinesh Verma has stepped up as Board Member at SKF Engineering & Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd., the fully owned Indian arm of Sweden’s AB SKF. It’s a smart move in the world of global manufacturing and finance shake-ups, drawing on his 30 years steering finance ops, shared services, big transformations, and board-level governance.
Spanning manufacturing, logistics, outsourcing, and pro services, Dinesh packs the boardroom with strategic finance chops, operational grit, and a knack for people-focused change.
Guiding the Board at SKF Engineering & Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd.
On the board of SKF Engineering & Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd., Dinesh bolsters governance, financial checks, and big-picture decisions for SKF’s Indian footprint–keeping it in sync with AB SKF’s worldwide playbook. His watch covers:
- Tightening financial governance and risk setups
- Steering long-haul value and smart capital use
- Backing transformations that match SKF’s global game plan
- Infusing board talks with shared services and finance ops wisdom
- Linking India leaders to the global crew
It’s a clear nod to SKF Engineering & Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd.‘s drive for steady growth, top ops, and solid money management.
VP Finance & Accounting, Leading ISEA FOC at SKF Group
Right before this board gig, Dinesh was VP – Finance & Accounting and Head of the ISEA Finance Operations Center (FOC) for the SKF Group. He:
- Ran finance across India, Southeast Asia, and East Asia
- Pushed regional overhauls and standardization
- Amped up governance, controls, and service quality
- Teamed with global finance bosses to nail enterprise goals
That stint proved he’s a pro at wrangling tricky, cross-border finance setups.
SVP Finance & Accounting at Teleperformance
At Teleperformance, as SVP (F&A), Dinesh helmed one of their biggest global finance ops. Highlights:
- Launched and grew new F&A accounts worldwide
- Led solutioning, transitions, and delivery for F&A and HRO teams
- Oversaw shared services for India, Middle East, and US ops
- Rolled out automation, ERP, RPA, and process tweaks
- Handled P&L and wove in growth plays
- Mentored 1,000+ pros across borders
He showed how to mix business savvy with massive team and process shifts.
Global Finance Roles at A.P. Moller – Maersk
Dinesh rocked senior spots at A.P. Moller – Maersk, right in the thick of scale and strategy.
Global APMT Finance & Agency Accounting to Reporting Lead
- Managed 850+ staff in India, Philippines, China
- Handled accounting-to-reporting for 150+ global units
- Oversaw $25B+ in cash, liquidity, banking
- Led RTR, PTP, OTC, MDM, FP&A for 68 terminals
- Built next-gen models for 60% efficiency jumps
- Worked CXOs on redesigns and skill-building
Head of Business Finance – Commercial Frontline
- Shaped finance strategy over 120+ countries
- Crafted BI roadmaps and analytics for top brass
- Owned reporting for $1.4B+ revenues, $700M costs
- Set global finance partnering standards
Regional Controller – Africa
- Built full accounting ops across 44 countries
- Drove finance transformation in a tough region
- Cut 165+ headcount via smart processes
- Locked in top performance and controls
Early Days: HCL, Genpact,Holcim, and More
Dinesh laid his groundwork at:
- HCL Technologies – Director, Finance Ops (350+ team, big productivity and CSAT wins)
- Genpact – AVP, high-impact finance for US/UK
- Holcim – Business Strategy Manager (Indonesia), nailing strategy and cash flow
- LafargeHolcim & Tata Steel – Entry finance roles honing manufacturing and governance
His Take on Leadership: Finance Fuels Growth
Dinesh‘s mantra holds steady across sectors and spots:
- Finance isn’t back-office–it’s the growth engine
- Big scale needs governance, standards, accountability
- Real change syncs people, processes, tech
- Global work calls for cultural smarts and execution
His path shows finance evolving from basics to value-creating powerhouse.
CXO Gateway View
At CXO Gateway, Dinesh Verma‘s board seat at SKF Engineering & Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd. spotlights how top finance minds push past silos. From billion-dollar ops and mega-transforms to board strategy, he’s the future: deep ops know-how meets high-level vision. In a world of growth, bots, and global knots, leaders like him build lasting value.