Visvanathan Neelakantan

Visvanathan Neelakantan is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Global Finance Controller for Apexon since November 2022, overseeing the Goldman Sachs and Everstone portfolio companies with a focus on entity restructuring. Previously, Neelakantan held the position of Senior Director Finance at Cognizant Technology Solutions from September 2014 to December 2021, where responsibilities included leading tax operations. Additional roles include Chief Financial Officer at Foster Wheeler India Private Limited, Finance Controller at Tecumseh Products India Private Limited, and Assembly Controller Finance at Ford India Private Limited. Neelakantan’s career began in finance management with positions at Stahl India Private Limited and Goodlass Nerolac Paints Ltd. Academically, Neelakantan holds multiple degrees including a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws, and is a Certified Public Accountant, in addition to qualification as a Cost and Management Accountant and Company Secretary.