At SPR & Co., we bring an invigorating perspective and boundless enthusiasm to every client relationship. Our core values emphasize teamwork, trust, and a welcoming of diverse opinions, empowering clients to seize opportunities, strengthen capabilities, and shape the future. We’re committed to achieving exceptional results, surpassing expectations. With SPR & Co. as your partner, you’ll experience dynamic synergy that propels your endeavors to new heights. Together, we’re catalysts of progress, bridging the gap between the present and a future filled with endless possibilities.
OUR LEADERSHIP
SRIPRIYA KUMAR
| MANAGING PARTNER
Sripriya Kumar, a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience, excels in Risk Advisory Services. With top academic achievements and notable rankings in her field, she is a partner at SPR & Co, advising clients globally. Serving as an Independent Director on Sundaram Finance Holdings Limited’s Board and holding Directorships in esteemed institutes like ICAI Accounting Research Foundation and Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals, she contributes significantly to the profession. Priya is a renowned speaker on Corporate Governance and Audit, having addressed numerous sessions for prominent organizations. Elected member of the ICAI Central Council, she chairs key committees and actively engages with regulators like MCA, IBBI, and RBI. Her expertise extends to policy development, representing on committees, and influencing regulatory frameworks. Presently, she leads a project for ARF to revise the Treasury Code of Tamil Nadu, aligning with modern business practices. Priya’s dedication to advancing audit practices is evident through her support for numerous publications by ICAI.
Sripriya Kumar, a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience, excels in Risk Advisory Services. With top academic achievements and notable rankings in her field, she is a partner at SPR & Co, advising clients globally. Serving as an Independent Director on Sundaram Finance Holdings Limited’s Board and holding Directorships in esteemed institutes like ICAI Accounting Research Foundation and Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals, she contributes significantly to the profession. Priya is a renowned speaker on Corporate Governance and Audit, having addressed numerous sessions for prominent organizations. Elected member of the ICAI Central Council, she chairs key committees and actively engages with regulators like MCA, IBBI, and RBI. Her expertise extends to policy development, representing on committees, and influencing regulatory frameworks. Presently, she leads a project for ARF to revise the Treasury Code of Tamil Nadu, aligning with modern business practices. Priya’s dedication to advancing audit practices is evident through her support for numerous publications by ICAI.
ADITYA A.M
| SENIOR PARTNER
Aditya is a seasoned Chartered Accountant, Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer, and Certified Information System Auditor, with over 14 years of distinguished consulting experience. As a first-generation entrepreneur and strategic partner at SPR & Co, he plays a pivotal role in identifying whitespace opportunities that facilitate the expansion of services and maximize growth potential for the firm. Aditya’s proficiency in financial management, coupled with his expertise in data privacy and information system auditing, enables him to excel as a risk professional. Through his keen insights and strategic acumen, he ensures stringent compliance measures and effective risk mitigation strategies for clients. Aditya’s dedication to staying at the forefront of industry standards and his commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset in navigating the complex landscape of modern business challenges.
Aditya is a seasoned Chartered Accountant, Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer, and Certified Information System Auditor, with over 14 years of distinguished consulting experience. As a first-generation entrepreneur and strategic partner at SPR & Co, he plays a pivotal role in identifying whitespace opportunities that facilitate the expansion of services and maximize growth potential for the firm. Aditya’s proficiency in financial management, coupled with his expertise in data privacy and information system auditing, enables him to excel as a risk professional. Through his keen insights and strategic acumen, he ensures stringent compliance measures and effective risk mitigation strategies for clients. Aditya’s dedication to staying at the forefront of industry standards and his commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset in navigating the complex landscape of modern business challenges.
S.VEDAVALLI
| SENIOR PARTNER
Veda is a Chartered Accountant from the 2000 batch, a Cost Accountant (CMA) and a Company Secretary (ICSI). She worked in PWC Chennai for a period of 8 years handling several large accounts over diverse industry verticals of software, automobiles and energy. She has also worked in GE Money. She has significant competence in Indian GAAP and is well versed with the Accounting and Regulatory Frameworks including IND-AS US GAAP and IFRS.
Veda is a Chartered Accountant from the 2000 batch, a Cost Accountant (CMA) and a Company Secretary (ICSI). She worked in PWC Chennai for a period of 8 years handling several large accounts over diverse industry verticals of software, automobiles and energy. She has also worked in GE Money. She has significant competence in Indian GAAP and is well versed with the Accounting and Regulatory Frameworks including IND-AS US GAAP and IFRS.
BARGAVI NATESAN
| SENIOR PARTNER
Bargavi joined the firm in 2013 to handle Foreign Trade Policy, Compliance and Indirect Taxes. She is a CA from the 2000 batch and worked with the top two IT Companies namely Infosys and Cognizant. She is active in many Networking forums like Nasscom, TASID (Tamil Nadu Association for SEZ Infrastructure Developers), EPCES (Elected Member – Export Promotion Council). She was also appointed as a member of the committee formed by RBI to revise the Softex Procedure for IT/ITES Industry. She has Co Authored Book on FAQ for IT SEZ.
Bargavi joined the firm in 2013 to handle Foreign Trade Policy, Compliance and Indirect Taxes. She is a CA from the 2000 batch and worked with the top two IT Companies namely Infosys and Cognizant. She is active in many Networking forums like Nasscom, TASID (Tamil Nadu Association for SEZ Infrastructure Developers), EPCES (Elected Member – Export Promotion Council). She was also appointed as a member of the committee formed by RBI to revise the Softex Procedure for IT/ITES Industry. She has Co Authored Book on FAQ for IT SEZ.
GROWTH AND STRATEGY
KARTHIK JEGANNATHAN
| CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER
Karthik is a industry professional with 21 years of experience in leadership positions across fortune 100 companies and blue chip companies. Karthik is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black belt and ISO Certified Lead auditor with Multi country experience across North America and Europe. Karthik is a Cyber security professional with CISA and NIST certifications along with Data privacy expertise. Karthik believes in Simplification and Effective digital point solutions to clients for value creation. Karthik heads the Growth and Strategy initiatives in the firm.
Karthik is a industry professional with 21 years of experience in leadership positions across fortune 100 companies and blue chip companies. Karthik is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black belt and ISO Certified Lead auditor with Multi country experience across North America and Europe. Karthik is a Cyber security professional with CISA and NIST certifications along with Data privacy expertise. Karthik believes in Simplification and Effective digital point solutions to clients for value creation. Karthik heads the Growth and Strategy initiatives in the firm.
Delivery Excellence
SRIVATHSAN R
| PARTNER
Srivathsan is a Chartered Accountant and a CISA. He has over 12 years of vast Internal Audit Experience across Industries. He has worked largely on Internal Audit of large FMCG Corporates, Banks, Agro based food processing Industry, Sugar Industry, Telecom Infrastructure Industry, Micro finance, Automotive Industry. Srivathsan works with the Risk Advisory Domain and ensures client value delivery. Srivathsan works with audit committee for periodically for reporting of disclosures.
Srivathsan is a Chartered Accountant and a CISA. He has over 12 years of vast Internal Audit Experience across Industries. He has worked largely on Internal Audit of large FMCG Corporates, Banks, Agro based food processing Industry, Sugar Industry, Telecom Infrastructure Industry, Micro finance, Automotive Industry. Srivathsan works with the Risk Advisory Domain and ensures client value delivery. Srivathsan works with audit committee for periodically for reporting of disclosures.
RAVISHANKAR M
| PARTNER
Ravishankar is a Chartered Accountant with a CISA certification and a commerce degree from the University of Madras. Until March 2024, he served as an Associate Director at Protiviti in Chennai, leading their Internal Audit and Risk Advisory Solutions. With over 15 years of post-qualification experience in Risk Assurance and Audit, including a 7-year tenure at PwC from 2011 to 2017, Ravishankar brings extensive expertise in Internal Audits (both Business and IT aspects), Governance Risk and Compliance, Business Risk Advisory, ERP reviews, Data Analytics, IFC testing, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and ISAE3402/SSAE16 Compliance Reviews. His professional experience spans multiple industry sectors, including Healthcare, Logistics, FMCG, Manufacturing, Banking & Financial Services, Hospitality, and IT.
Ravishankar is a Chartered Accountant with a CISA certification and a commerce degree from the University of Madras. Until March 2024, he served as an Associate Director at Protiviti in Chennai, leading their Internal Audit and Risk Advisory Solutions. With over 15 years of post-qualification experience in Risk Assurance and Audit, including a 7-year tenure at PwC from 2011 to 2017, Ravishankar brings extensive expertise in Internal Audits (both Business and IT aspects), Governance Risk and Compliance, Business Risk Advisory, ERP reviews, Data Analytics, IFC testing, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and ISAE3402/SSAE16 Compliance Reviews. His professional experience spans multiple industry sectors, including Healthcare, Logistics, FMCG, Manufacturing, Banking & Financial Services, Hospitality, and IT.
PEOPLE AND FINANCE
HITHENDER KUMAR
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Hithender has handled several complex transfer pricing benchmarking / planning assignments and litigation spanning automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, software and IT. Hithender has represented clients in tax and transfer pricing involving intricate issues and has been part of the litigation team that handled cases before the tax tribunal and courts, culminating in landmark decisions on both corporate tax and transfer pricing. Hithender in addition to his responsibilities of heading the tax vertical, fulfills the role of heading the finance function for the firm.
Hithender has handled several complex transfer pricing benchmarking / planning assignments and litigation spanning automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, software and IT. Hithender has represented clients in tax and transfer pricing involving intricate issues and has been part of the litigation team that handled cases before the tax tribunal and courts, culminating in landmark decisions on both corporate tax and transfer pricing. Hithender in addition to his responsibilities of heading the tax vertical, fulfills the role of heading the finance function for the firm.
SANTHOSH KUMAR
| CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
A professional with around 14 years of experience in HR Business Partnering, Santhosh plays a vital role in partnering with the business and technical teams for enabling a sustainable ecosystem. A MBA in Human Resource Development from Anna University, Santhosh heads the HR Function with a vision to create a work culture that thrives on positivity and equal opportunity.
A professional with around 14 years of experience in HR Business Partnering, Santhosh plays a vital role in partnering with the business and technical teams for enabling a sustainable ecosystem. A MBA in Human Resource Development from Anna University, Santhosh heads the HR Function with a vision to create a work culture that thrives on positivity and equal opportunity.
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