DreamFolks, India’s leading travel and lifestyle experience company, today announced Shekhar Sood’s appointment as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective April 30, 2025.

With nearly two decades of global experience across listed entities, multinationals, and high-growth private companies, Shekhar brings a proven track record of delivering strategic outcomes and building financial resilience. As CFO, he will lead DreamFolks’ overall finance function, spearhead value-driven initiatives, and support the company’s next phase of technology-led expansion. He will report to Ms. Liberatha Kallat, Chairperson & Managing Director.

Previously, Shekhar served as CFO at Bajaj Capital Group, where he played a pivotal role in aligning financial operations with strategic business objectives. His earlier stints include leadership roles at Socomec India, Ambuja Cements, CLAAS Agricultural Machinery, Nangia & Co., and Grant Thornton (WCC).

Shekhar is an executive alumnus of ISB, an S-Chartered Accountant, a company secretary, and an executive MBA with certification in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). His core expertise spans strategic planning, IPO management, M&A, investor relations, treasury, ESG, enterprise risk, and regulatory compliance (LODR, ICDR). RShekhar is recognised as a Visionary Leader – 2024 by Financial Express and the Best Technology-Driven CFO of the Year – 2024, Shekharis is known for his entrepreneurial mindset, sharp business acumen, and ability to build high-performance teams. He frequently contributes thought leadership to platforms like Tech Magazine and speaks at premier institutions like IIMs and IITs.

Commenting on the appointment, Ms Liberatha Kallat, Chairperson & Managing Director, DreamFolks, said, “At DreamFolks, we’ve built a category-defining brand that is not only pioneering travel and lifestyle experiences but also setting new industry benchmarks on how convenience and comfort are delivered to modern travellers. I’m adding Shekhar to the leadership team as we step into a new phase of scale and strategic evolution. His deep expertise in leading financial strategies for high-growth, innovation-led companies makes him uniquely suited to support our ambitious vision. With Shekhar’s leadership, we aim to strengthen our financial foundation, reinforce governance, and unlock long-term value for all stakeholders. His insights will be invaluable as we continue accelerating what’s working, expanding into new opportunities, and shaping the future of travel experiences.”

On his appointment, Shekhar Sood, DreamFolks’s CFO, said, “DreamFolks is already at the forefront of transforming travel and lifestyle experiences through its technology-driven ecosystem and differentiated client offerings. I am excited to join a company that leads its category and continuously redefines it. MI will focus on enhancing financial agility, enabling scalable systems, and supporting strategic vision with strong governance and capital efficiency.

I look forward to contributing to the next growth chapter and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.”

This appointment reinforces DreamFolks’ commitment to strengthening its leadership team as it drives sustainable, tech-enabled growth and deepens value creation for all its stakeholders.

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