Our Leadership Team
At Credila, leadership isn’t just a title – it’s a mindset.
Each member of our leadership team brings a wealth of expertise, passion, and a shared vision to help shape a brighter future that is full of possibilities for Indian students. Whilst our leaders may come from diverse backgrounds, they are united by their commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Whether you’re a customer, partner, or part of our team, you can trust that our leaders are working tirelessly to create a legacy of innovation, trust, and excellence.
Mr. Damodarannair Sundaram
Independent Director - Chairman
Damodarannair Sundaram is the Chairman and Non-executive Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and a master’s degree in management sciences from the University of Madras. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (“ICWAI”) and was awarded the certificate of merit by the ICWAI. He has also completed the advanced management program from the Harvard Business School.
He has been associated with our Company since March 20, 2024. Previously, he was associated with Hindustan Unilever Limited since June 1975, serving in various roles within and outside India and retired as the vice chairman and chief financial officer in March 2010. He was also associated with TVS Capital Funds Private Limited in the capacity of the managing director and vice chairman for over 11 years, and separately in the capacity of the vice chairman for 3 years.
He has won the prestigious ‘CFO of the Year for FMCG Sector’ awarded by CNBC TV18 in the past. He currently serves as a director on the boards of TVS Capital Funds Private Limited, Infosys Limited, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, Kotak General Insurance Company (India) Limited, and Schneider Electric India Private Limited. Damodarannair Sundaram is also a member of the governing council of KREA University.
Additionally, he has been a member of the board of governors of Institute of Financial Management and Research, since 2005. He has over three decades of experience in corporate finance, strategy, operations and general management.