Sameer Agarwal

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Group CFO at Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt. Ltd

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Sameer Agarwal is a strategic financial leader with over 27 years of experience at blue-chip MNCs like 3M and Coca-Cola, now serving as Group CFO for Manipal Hospitals. Educated at Narsee Monjee College, he is recognized for his expertise in M&A and business transformation. Colleagues describe him as a quick, energetic, and process-oriented leader.

Outside of his professional life, Sameer is an avid reader and traveler. He has a passion for discovering different kinds of vegetarian cuisine. His public communications often emphasize themes of togetherness, hope, and renewal, especially around cultural festivals.

Unique fact: Sameer was recognized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as the "Leading CFO of the Year" in the healthcare sector for 2022.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Evolving CFO Role
Participated in a panel on the CFO's evolution into a "Strategic Architect, " emphasizing the shift from pure accounting to a forward-looking business partner.
Healthcare Economics
Actively comments on national policy, advocating for healthcare to be a priority sector and discussing India's potential as a medical tourism hub.
Digital Transformation
Views digital as a key lever for growth, speaking on re-allocating capital towards technology and telemedicine to keep the organization future-ready.

Media Appearances

Opinion: Budget 2022 could have done more for healthcare sector – Sameer Agarwal, Group CFO, Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.. Featured in CFO India

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Work History

5-2016
Group CFO at Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt. Ltd
4-2023 - 3-2024
Co Convener CII Karnataka Economic Affairs Panel at Confederation of Indian Industry
4-2014 - 4-2016
Group CFO at 3M
1-2012 - 3-2014
Head Business Finance and Controls at 3M
6-2009 - 1-2012
Finance Controller, Industrial Technologies India at Ingersoll Rand

Education

1993 - 1996
Education details unavailable from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
1990 - 1995
B Com from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics

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Exp : 19 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Group CFO at Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt. Ltd
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Insights For Selling To Sameer

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sameer is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sameer

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sameer move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Sameer take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Sameer

Personality Compatibility


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