BIO

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Dwivedi is Director Finance and CFO of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). He is also the Chairman (Non-Executive) of BHEL-GE Gas Turbine Services Pvt. Ltd. (a JV of BHEL & GE) and Vice-Chairman (Part-time Director) of Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd. (a JV of BHEL & Coal India Ltd.). Prior to this, he has also held the position of Director (Finance)-Additional Charge in Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited, from October 2022 to September 2024. Mr. Dwivedi had joined BHEL in 1992 as Executive Trainee (Finance) and has travelled all verticals of BHEL before taking over as Director Finance, BHEL.

His rich and diverse experience of more than 32 years spans across Business Strategies, Operational Dynamics and Project Execution. He has excelled in various roles encompassing Treasury Management, Business Proposal Evaluation, Budgeting, Cost & Management Accounting etc. apart from Financial Reporting and MIS to support manufacturing & construction operations across the organisation. His niche lies in setting challenging performance targets and systematically enabling the achievement of the same. His business acumen and financial prudence has led to re-aligning the business processes including innovative procurement strategies, while harnessing the economies of scale and capturing new possibilities. His dynamic approach towards profound Financial Management has initiated various good governance practices, accountability metrics etc which have instilled confidence in the stakeholders of the company.

He has always prioritized investing in human capital by collaborating across the functions. He believes in building high-performing teams and accomplishing exceptional results through effective engagement and  shared vision of the organisation.

Mr. Dwivedi is a distinguished Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and also holds Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA). He has been instrumental in promoting the Finance & Cost Management profession in the country through his active association with the academia and Industry.