Acko has appointed Nitin Sood as its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing with him 26 years of expertise in corporate finance, consulting, strategic leadership, and investor relations.

Before joining Acko, Sood served as the CFO of PVR INOX, where he led a nationwide team of over 60 finance professionals, significantly contributing to the company’s growth and success.

Prior to his CFO role, he was the Vice President of Finance at PVR INOX, following his earlier tenure as General Manager of Finance, where he oversaw the company’s financial strategy and operations.

Varun Dua, Founder, ACKO, said, “As we continue to scale our business and expand our product offerings, Nitin will drive sustainable financial growth while maintaining a strategic focus on innovation and customer-centricity. His expertise in managing finance for high growth companies is expected to be a vital asset to ACKO.”

In his new role, Sood will steer Acko’s financial strategy and operations, while leading a high-performing team to influence key strategic decisions. His leadership will be pivotal in shaping the future landscape of digital insurance in India.

Nitin Sood, Group CFO, ACKO, said, “The company is redefining the multiple touchpoints in the customers’ lives by becoming a holistic protection destination with its innovation and customer-centric approach, and I look forward to working with the team to build sustainable financial strategies that support ACKO’s ambitious goals and strengthen the brand’s position as a leader in the digital insurance market.”

His career began at Dimensions Consulting as a Senior Manager, handling corporate finance consulting projects and advising on business initiatives, restructuring, and private equity funding. His early professional experience also includes an Industrial Trainee role at Escorts Finance Limited.