Biography
Shailesh Haribhakti
CHAIRMAN & PROPRIETOR – SHAILESH HARIBHAKTI & ASSOCIATES
Shailesh Haribhakti is a figure in the corporate landscape, revered as a serial innovator and global citizen, advocating the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family). His illustrious career encompasses roles as a Chartered and Cost Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Financial Planner, and Fraud Examiner. Beyond his impressive credentials, he is recognized as a transformative leader, serving as Board Chairman, Audit Committee Chairperson, and Independent Director at several of the nation’s leading organizations.
A vanguard in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, Mr. Haribhakti has introduced groundbreaking concepts like Integrated Reporting and paths to achieving Net Zero. His efforts have earned him the Global Competent Boards Designation and the Vivekananda Sustainability Award in 2022, along with an honorary Doctor of Letters from ITM University.
Across all his initiatives, he champions sustainable value creation, environmental stewardship, and exponential technologies. His leadership extends to major CSR, ESG, and sustainability committees, where he is spearheading “Innovate to Zero”. Another cause that finds a special place in his heart is cleaning all of India’s waterbodies, making water abundant, clean and accessible.
His approach ensures that every strategy implemented is impactful, cooperative, and extends across broad networks, fostering significant and lasting change.
He is Chairman of Shailesh Haribhakti & Associates, Chartered Accountants. He is Vice Chairman of GOvEVA Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
He is the Non- Executive Chairman of:
- Aakash Educational Services Ltd.
- Protean e-Gov Technologies Ltd
- Planet People & Profit Consulting Pvt Ltd
- IBS Fintech India Pvt Ltd
- Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt Ltd
- YCWI Green Solutions Pvt Ltd
- Stair Digital Pvt Ltd
His other Directorships are:
- Adani Total Gas Ltd.
- Bajaj Electricals Ltd
- Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Ltd.
- Future Generali India Insurance Company Ltd.
- TVS Motor Company Ltd.
- Swiggy Ltd
- Brookprop Services Pvt Ltd (A Brookfield REIT)
- Gaja Trustee Company Pvt Ltd [Gaja Capital Group]
- Cynergis Infotech India Pvt Ltd
- Rapidue Technologies Pvt Ltd
He also serves on Advisory Boards of:
- Gaja Advisors Pvt Ltd
- Global Parli
- WOTR
- Swiss Learning Exchange, Bengaluru
- Aquakraft Projects Pvt Ltd
- SLX Advisory Board – 2023-2024
- ITM Skills University
- Institute of Risk Management – India Affiliate
- Board Stewardship
Mr. Haribhakti has in the past engaged as:
Chairman:
- NPS Trust (2015-2017) – constituted by The Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA).
- Western India Regional Council (WIRC), Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) • Financial Planning and Standards Board (FPSB – India)
President:
- Indian Merchant Chambers (IMC)
- Rotary Club of Bombay (July 2014 – June 2015)
- Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Bombay Chapter.
- Bombay Management Association (BMA)
Member:
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)’s Committee on Disclosures and Accounting Standards and Takeover Panel
- International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)’s Standards Advisory Coucil
LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/shailesh-haribhakti-gcb-d-2855aa149
