Skandaprasad Seetharaman

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DISC Type : DS

Chief Financial Officer at VA TECH WABAG LTD.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Skandaprasad Seetharaman is a results-oriented CFO at VA TECH WABAG with over 18 years of global financial leadership experience. A Chartered Accountant and IIM Lucknow alumnus, he specializes in business transformation, capital markets, and driving profitable growth. Colleagues describe him as passionate, thorough, adaptable, and a professional with an eye for detail.

Outside of his financial responsibilities, Skandaprasad shows a keen interest in the foundations of culture and values. He often reflects on how personal habits shape organizational culture and draws parallels between the values of cultural festivals like Deepavali and Dussehra—such as resilience and integrity—and professional endeavors.

Unique fact: Skandaprasad led a transaction with the Asian Development Bank that won "Water Deal of the Year (South Asia)" at The Asset Triple A Awards in 2023.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Long-Term Thinker

Consummate Professional

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Water Sector Financing
He led a novel Rs. 2 Billion NCD raise from the Asian Development Bank, which was recognized as the "Water Deal of the Year" in South Asia.
Profitable Growth
In multiple interviews and earnings calls, he consistently emphasizes a strategy focused on profitable growth and positive cash flow over revenue as a primary driver.
Sustainable Infrastructure
As CFO of a leading water technology company, he is deeply involved in projects that provide sustainable water and environmental solutions globally.

Media Appearances

Skandaprasad has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2021
Chief Financial Officer at VA TECH WABAG LTD.
11-2016 - 5-2021
Group Financial Controller at VA TECH WABAG LTD.
9-2015 - 10-2016
Chief Manager - Finance - India Cluster at VA TECH WABAG LTD.
1-2015 - 8-2015
Senior Manager - Finance at Siemens Gamesa
1-2012 - 12-2014
Manager - Finance at Siemens Gamesa

Education

ACA from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
10-2021 - 8-2022
Executive Programme in Strategic Finance from Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

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Exp : 17 Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Financial Officer at VA TECH WABAG LTD.
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Insights For Selling To Skandaprasad

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Skandaprasad is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Skandaprasad

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Skandaprasad move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Skandaprasad take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

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