Rajesh Gagrani has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer at Everest Industries Limited, marking a significant leadership addition to the company’s executive team. With over 25 years of extensive experience across manufacturing and project-based industries, Rajesh brings a strong blend of strategic vision and financial acumen that aligns with Everest’s ongoing growth and transformation journey.
In his most recent role, Rajesh served as the Chief Financial & Commercial Officer at Best Value Chem, where he played a pivotal role in driving financial discipline, strengthening governance, and enabling sustained growth. His past experience spans leadership roles at reputed organizations such as Kalpataru Power Transmission, Hitachi Hi-Rel, ABB India, Alstom, Phillips Carbon Black, and Atul Limited. Across these stints, he has consistently delivered results in areas such as enterprise risk management, digital transformation, taxation, commercial strategy, and robust internal controls.
Rajesh’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Everest Industries, a 91-year-old pioneer in the building materials sector, known for its innovative solutions in roofing, boards, panels, and pre-engineered steel buildings. Headquartered in Mumbai with eight plants across India, the company is accelerating its commitment to digitization, transparency, and efficient governance—areas where Rajesh is poised to make immediate impact.
Commenting on his new role, Rajesh expressed his intent to embed strong systems, enhance financial performance, and drive digital automation across all operations. With his track record of leading large cross-functional teams in both Indian and global contexts, he is expected to play a crucial role in aligning financial strategy with Everest’s long-term business goals. His educational foundation as a Chartered Accountant, complemented by executive learning at IIM Ahmedabad, further strengthens his capability to lead Everest into its next phase of profitable growth.