Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Surender Kumar
Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHIAL)
Mr. Surender Kumar is the Chief Financial Officer of Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHIAL), a position he has earned through more than two decades of distinguished service in the aviation sector. As CFO, he is at the helm of all financial operations at the airport, overseeing strategic planning, financial governance, compliance, and control.
Academic & Professional Background
Mr. Kumar is a Commerce graduate from Kurukshetra University and a qualified Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). In addition to his finance expertise, he is well-versed in Information Technology, business automation, and digital transformation strategies critical to modern financial management.
Career with Airports Authority of India
He began his professional journey with Airports Authority of India (AAI) as a Junior Executive finance, steadily rising through the ranks. Over the years, he has held several leadership roles across multiple AAI-managed airports in India, where he was instrumental in streamlining financial operations, driving policy reforms, and implementing technology-based solutions.
Major Contributions & Strategic Initiatives
Throughout his career, Mr. Kumar has spearheaded several high-impact initiatives that have had a lasting influence on the financial and regulatory landscape of Indian airports:
·Led AIMS Implementation across departments for integrated Revenue management.
·Developed financial models for airport tariff determination, directly supporting the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).
·Played a key role in policy formation and amendment, especially in economic regulation and cost recovery mechanisms for airport operations.
·Strengthened CPF Trust operations for retirement benefits, ensuring compliant and smooth disbursements across India through digital platform.
Recognitions & Leadership Style
He has been conferred with the AAI Award for Exemplary & Dedicated Services in the Tariff Directorate and has received a Letter of Appreciation from the AAI Chairman for his outstanding contribution to airport economic regulation.
Mr. Kumar is known for his collaborative leadership, result-oriented approach, and a strong commitment to ethical governance. He has built high-performance teams across geographically dispersed locations using transparent communication . His strategic mindset and operational discipline have positioned him as a pivotal figure in driving financial excellence at CHIAL.