HelloI am Chetan Mathur

About me

I am a Chartered Accountant with 30+ years of global finance leadership experience, including 23 years at PepsiCo in roles across the food, dairy, and beverage sectors. I have served as CFO of Frito-Lay India and held senior positions in corporate audit and financial control across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Currently, I advise public and private companies on finance transformation, risk management, and strategy. I am serving/served as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Prataap Snacks Ltd, Pushp Brands Ltd, Shiprocket Private Ltd, PNB Metlife and Mahindra HZPC Pvt Ltd. I am actively involved in supporting start-ups and am a member of multiple audit and advisory boards.

What I bring to the table

Controllership

I can Coach and Guide your Finance team on Reporting, Internal controls, Direct and Indirect taxes, Treasury and Statutory compliances as a part-time Advisor.
I have 11 years’ experience as a Financial Controller in India and Asia at PepsiCo.
I am advising large accounting and consulting firms as a Business Expert.
I was a member of ICAI Financial Reporting Review Group at New Delhi from 2015 to 2017.
I have worked as a member of a Group instituted by ICAI on a Technical guide on Accounting and Auditing – Aviation

Independent Non-executive Director

I am open to Independent NED positions in Mid to large companies especially in FMCG/CG sector.
Currently independent NED at Pushp Brands Ltd and Shiprocket Ltd
Previously at Mahindra HZPC Ltd (up to April 24), Prataap Snacks Ltd (2018-2026), PNB Metlife India Insurance Ltd (2025 - 2026).
Member of the Independent Audit Quality Advisory Boat at M/s Walker Chandiok LLP, and member of the Advisory Board at SCV India LLP, BGJC LLP and Valueonshore Advisors P Ltd
Trained at Non-Executive Directors’ Association UK www.nedaglobal.com in 2018
I have attended Hunt Partners ACCREDITED INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM in 2019
Attended IICA Director certificate in ESG leadership. (September 24)
I am listed in Independent Directors Databank at IICA (Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs)

Risk Advisory and Internal Audit

I would love to work with the Board, CXO team and Operating teams to implement a robust internal control framework and ERM framework. I can guide the team to implement a BCP and DRP as well.
At PepsiCo I got an opportunity to lead this initiative across businesses in Africa and Asia.
I am currently on the Board of “Global Risk Management Institute” GRMI which has allowed me to remain current and have access to resources relating to risk management.
GRMI has strategic partnership with Institute of Internal Audit.

Transformation and Integration

I can help Companies to implement Finance transformation example implement/enhance ERP solutions, implement shared services and reorganize finance function
I can also help Companies to implement integration post mergers and acquisitions
At PepsiCo, I have led Finance Transformation in India and work on mergers in India and MEA

Coaching and Mentoring

I will be happy to coach and mentor your Finance Leaders and their team
I have led Finance teams of varying size from 10 to 60 and across many cultures since 2003
I have received very good ratings on people objectives at PepsiCo

Internal Audit

If you need a Chief Audit Executive for a short stint, I can help you.
I led the Internal Audit team in Asia and Africa for 2 years at PepsiCo
Since I am an Hony Director at GRMI, I have access to IIA members and resources