Krishnan Subramanian boasts over 35 years of extensive expertise in finance and accounting, with a distinct focus on steering international, technology-driven enterprises with revenues ranging from $400M to $1B. Throughout his career, Krishnan has played a pivotal role in guiding organizations through periods of rapid expansion, turnaround endeavors, restructuring efforts, mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, executive transitions, and other mission-critical endeavors.
His executive leadership journey encompasses serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for both public and private Fortune 100 companies across various sectors, including IT services, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), software, and IT manufacturing.
Notably, Krishnan has held significant positions at renowned entities such as Digital Equipment Corporation, Compaq Computers, and Hewlett-Packard, where he contributed to driving organizational success through strategic leadership. Krishnan’s contributions were instrumental in establishing cost-effective offshore operations and implementing continuous improvements in systems, tools, and processes, leading to substantial savings exceeding $300M.
In his most recent role as Senior Vice President of Finance at Qualfon Corporation, Krishnan played a pivotal role in offering strategic financial, systems, and operational guidance. During his tenure, Qualfon experienced remarkable growth, soaring from $50M to $450M in annual sales.
Krishnan’s impressive credentials include being a US Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Chartered Accountant (CA) in India, and holding an MBA degree. He remains an active member of various prestigious CFO/COO Special Groups in the United States, consistently participating in conferences and seminars to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.