Atil Chandra, CPA, MAICD

15+ years of experience as seasoned finance professional working in the pharmaceutical and hospitality sectors encompassing finance and reporting functions, governance and compliance, strategic partnering and executing transformative projects.

Stewardship of the finance organisation for multiple subsidiaries, drove robust governance frameworks and risk management processes, collaborated closely with wider corporate enabling functions to operate efficiently within a multinational ecosystem.

Demonstrated success in financial leadership resulting in improved business performances, led digital transformations to automate finance processes, leveraged technologies to enhance decision support capabilities and executed financial strategies for integration and divestment projects. Well respected and recognised as a valued business partner and an advisor to improve overall culture and financial results.

· Supported business re-modelling from distributor to “direct to market”, resulting in closer customer engagement, greater market penetration and a higher margin.

· Developed business case and executed legal entity rationalisation project delivering a cost savings of over $250k per annum - reduced entities to two in Australia and New Zealand.

· Managed a wide range of stakeholders for the business integration project - human resources, legal, tax, treasury/bank, IT PMO, business operations and commercial teams.

· Led digital transformation projects resulting in improved data quality, integrity and decision support capability - implemented SAP, HFM, Concur and dashboard reporting.

“…Atil is an accomplished and well-respected finance leader who made significant contributions to the Australia New Zealand (ANZ) region of Lonza/Capsugel...Atil is a trusted business partner who helped drive, implement and deliver strategic, annual financial and non-financial goals and programs...He developed and led ANZ and Asia (Thailand & Indonesia) teams for Lonza/Capsugel.”

Douglas Hecker, Global Head of Country Finance, Lonza / Capsugel, USA

“…Besides having strong technical knowledge in accounting and finance, Atil has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is well organised, and is strong in analysis and project management…He took initiatives…proposed to consolidate the legal entities in Oceania...Atil is always willing to offer assistance and have an excellent rapport with all the stakeholders.”

Kui Lian Teo, Finance Director SEA & Oceania, Lonza, Singapore

“…Atil has provided ongoing support and solved many problems encountered within R&D administrative functions…Atil also encouraged...His support has been critical to my role and that of the team around me...”

Leigh Ford, Senior Scientist, Lonza / Capsugel, Australia

great insights into pharmaceutical and nutrition business units...He built meaningful and strong relationships within the wider Oceania team...”

Kenny Kong, Regional Lead – Value Chain Management, Lonza, Australia