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Samir Ashta

Energizer · DISC type I
CFO, Director of Finance, and Director of Key Subsidiaries at Apraava Energy
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Samir Ashta is the CFO at Apraava Energy, bringing over 40 years of leadership in finance, strategy, and corporate governance to the energy and infrastructure sectors. A graduate of the University of Delhis MBA program, he is a recognized thought leader in green financing and climate transition, driving the companys ESG-focused initiatives.

Outside of his financial leadership, Samir is committed to driving sustainable and societal initiatives within the communities where his company operates. To manage the stress of his demanding role, he has found yoga to be a game-changer, emphasizing his focus on personal well-being.

He led the team that issued the first corporate Green Bond by a power company in South and Southeast Asia.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
CFO, Director of Finance, and Director of Key Subsidiaries
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Personality Overview

How Samir shows up

Informal
Relationship Oriented
Full Of Energy

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Samir cares about

Green Financing
A vocal advocate for green bonds and building a robust green energy investment ecosystem in India to meet climate goals.
India's Energy Transition
Speaks publicly on the need for policy interventions and diversified funding sources to accelerate India's transition to renewable energy.
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Career

Work history

9-2007
CFO, Director of Finance, and Director of Key Subsidiaries
Apraava Energy
2006 - 2007
CFO
Demag Cranes & Components (I) Pvt. Ltd.
2004 - 2006
CFO
Nitrex Chemicals
1997 - 2004
Manager-Corp Finance
ICI India
1990 - 1997
Sr Manager, Corporate Finance
Max India Ltd
In the press

Media appearances

Samir Ashta, Chief Financial Officer, Apraava Energy. Featured in YouTube
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Samir Ashta, Director‑Finance & CFO, Apraava Energy Private Limited. Featured in YouTube
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Education
6-2016 - 6-2017
Senior Executive Leadership Programme
Harvard Business School
1992 - 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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