Havells India Elevates Nitin Singh to Business CFO for Lloyd and Lighting Units
Havells India Ltd has named Nitin Singh as Business CFO for its Lloyd and Lighting strategic business units, alongside his continuing mandate as Head of Corporate Sustainability. The elevation marks an expansion of his corporate duties after almost seven years with the fast-moving electrical goods firm.
What Happened
According to corporate announcements, Nitin Singh has transitioned into the position of Business CFO – Lloyd and Lighting SBU and Head – Corporate Sustainability. Prior to this appointment, Singh served as Vice President and Head – Risk Management and Corporate Sustainability between April 2023 and July 2026.
Singh joined Havells India in 2019 as Associate Vice President and Head – Internal Audit. In 2022, he advanced to Joint Vice President and Head – Internal Audit and Corporate Sustainability before taking on the Vice President role in 2023. Over his tenure with the company, he has handled responsibilities spanning internal audit, governance, enterprise risk management, and sustainability initiatives.
Before entering Havells, Singh accumulated around 13 years of experience in consulting and professional services organizations. His background includes working as a Director at PwC India between 2017 and 2019 and more than three years as an Associate Director at KPMG India. Earlier professional roles included serving as Senior Manager at Protiviti, over seven years at Grant Thornton India LLP where he rose to Manager, and an initial role as a Risk Analyst at GE. He holds a postgraduate qualification in Accounting and Finance from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC).
Key Highlights
- New Leadership Scope: Nitin Singh oversees financial leadership for Havells’ Lloyd and Lighting strategic business units while maintaining his position as Head – Corporate Sustainability.
- Internal Growth: The appointment comes after nearly seven years at Havells, following previous roles heading internal audit, risk management, and sustainability.
- Professional History: Singh brings roughly 13 years of consulting experience across PwC India, KPMG India, Protiviti, Grant Thornton India, and GE.
- Academic Background: Holds a postgraduate qualification specializing in Accounting and Finance from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC).
- Corporate Profile: Havells India maintains a product lineup covering residential, commercial, and industrial markets across brands such as Havells, Havells Studio, Lloyd, Havells Crabtree, Standard Electricals, and REO, with recognitions including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and an ‘A’ MSCI ESG Rating.
Why This Matters
The appointment combines executive financial oversight of key consumer and commercial divisions—namely Lloyd and Lighting—with Havells’ corporate sustainability agenda. Singh’s background bridges corporate finance, risk governance, audit, and ESG operations, aligning with the company’s multi-brand operations and sustainability commitments, which span renewable energy, waste reduction, and community initiatives.
What to Watch Next
Under his dual mandate, Singh will steer the financial operations of the Lloyd and Lighting business divisions while directing Havells’ broader corporate sustainability strategy and targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nitin Singh’s new role at Havells India?
Nitin Singh has been elevated to Business CFO – Lloyd and Lighting SBU and Head – Corporate Sustainability.
When did Nitin Singh join Havells India?
Singh joined the organization in 2019 as Associate Vice President & Head – Internal Audit.
What earlier roles did Nitin Singh hold outside Havells?
Prior to joining Havells, he spent approximately 13 years across advisory and professional service firms, including roles at PwC India, KPMG India, Protiviti, Grant Thornton India LLP, and GE.
Source: HR TODAY / Havells India Ltd