Mr. Badree Komandur holds a degree in Commerce from the University of Madras and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Badree has also completed a Chief Human Resource Officer Program from The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), USA in December 2023.
Badree has over 30 years of rich and comprehensive experience in Corporate Finance & Taxation, Treasury, Forex Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Syndication & Management, Fund Raising, Governance and Investor Relations Management, amongst others.
Badree is associated with Strides since February 2010 and before joining Strides, he had over 15 years of experience working in varied sectors including Information Technology and Engineering.
During his tenure at Strides, he has handled key management portfolios and has played an influential role in implementing Company’s strategies. He has also led the finance function and provided stewardship in Corporate Finance & Taxation, Treasury, Forex Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Syndication & Management, Fund Raising, Governance, and Investor Relations Management, amongst others.
Badree has also played an instrumental role in driving global compliances, risk management and govern overall financial discipline in the system.
Badree was appointed as Executive Director – Finance and Group Chief Financial Officer of the Company on May 18, 2017 and was elevated to the role of MD and Group CEO effective June 1, 2025.
Badree has no other Directorships and/ or full-time positions in other body corporates.