Leading online bus ticketing platform redBus has announced the appointment of Saurabh Agarwal as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Agarwal will oversee all finance-related functions across the company, including Finance Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Risk and Compliance, Legal, and Taxation.
Agarwal’s appointment comes at a time when redBus is deepening its market footprint and expanding its product offerings. With over 20 years of experience in strategic finance, corporate planning, and business transformation, he brings a wealth of cross-sectoral expertise to the table. His background spans pivotal roles in healthtech, life insurance, and consumer-tech sectors, including a significant tenure at Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance and key leadership positions at Medlife.com and Livspace, where he most recently served as Group CFO.
Welcoming the appointment, Prakash Sangam, CEO of redBus, said: “We are delighted to welcome Saurabh to redBus. His track record in enabling high-growth businesses through strong financial acumen and building high-performing teams aligns well with our growth ambitions. As we scale across markets and product lines, his leadership will be key to shaping sound, future-focused financial strategies that power our next phase of growth.”
Reflecting on his new journey, Saurabh Agarwal shared: “I am thrilled to be part of redBus, which is playing a critical role in transforming a complex and fragmented sector. With its scale, category leadership, and focus on tech-led innovation, there is a strong foundation to continue building on. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to strengthen financial resilience and support the company’s global growth ambitions.”
A Chartered Accountant (ICAI) by qualification, Agarwal also holds a Strategic Management certification from CIMA (UK), is an alumnus of INSEAD, and earned his Bachelor’s in Commerce from Sydenham College, Mumbai.
As redBus continues to push the boundaries in digital mobility and convenience, this leadership addition is expected to play a key role in supporting its vision for sustainable and scalable growth across geographies.
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