Audio storytelling platform Pocket FM has appointed Abhilash Padival as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment follows the exit of Anurag Sharma, who stepped down as CFO in May this year. Entrackr hadexclusively reportedthe development. In his new role, Padival will lead Pocket FM's global finance function, overseeing financial strategy, capital allocation, business planning, investor relations, compliance, and corporate governance. Padival joins Pocket FM from Bank of America, where he spent more than seven years. Most recently, he led the bank's consumer internet investment banking practice and advised several Indian startups on IPOs, private fundraising rounds, and mergers and acquisitions. Before Bank of America, he held roles at Quess Corp, Altisource, Avendus Capital, and Cyient, working across corporate strategy, investments, and M&A. Commenting on the appointment, Pocket FM co founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said the company is entering its next phase of growth, and strengthening its finance organisation is an important step as it expands internationally and continues investing in technology and content. Bareback Media has recently raised funding from a group of investors. Some of the investors may directly or indirectly be involved in a competing business or might be associated with other companies we might write about. This shall, however, not influence our reporting or coverage in any manner whatsoever. You may find a list of our investorshere.
