Sammaan Capital Limited has appointed Mr. Himanshu Mody as Deputy CEO, effective September 4, 2025. Mr. Mody brings over 26 years of rich experience in Corporate Finance, having held leadership roles across a diverse array of sectors at companies such as Barclays, Essel Group, Bennett Coleman, and Suzlon. He holds a Masters in Science and Finance degree from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow and started his corporate career with Barclays Bank in London where he worked for 2 years.
In his first big stint in the corporate world with Essel spanning two decades, he worked directly with the Chairman, Dr. Subhash Chandra and was instrumental in some of the most critical and key projects, which contributed immensely to the overall growth of the Group. He grew over the ranks to the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Group heading the Group Finance and Strategy for its businesses in Media & Entertainment, News & Information, Education, Infrastructure, Gaming, Wellness, and Lifestyle. After Essel Group, he had a short stint with Bennet and Coleman (Times Group) as Group Corporate Director working directly with the shareholder family, Mr. Samir Jain and Mr. Vineet Jain.
At BCCL, Mr. Himanshu was responsible for capital allocation and fund management. Since July 2021, in his hugely successful journey as the Group CFO of Suzlon Group, India's largest renewable energy solutions provider, he has played a pivotal role in a sustainable turnaround. He spearheaded the restructuring and refinancing of the Company's debt leading to a zero debt position of the Company.
His efforts culminated in a 22-fold surge in Suzlon's market capitalization, underscoring his ability to deliver results under complex conditions. Mr. Mody's proven capabilities in capital raising and operational leadership are key competencies that will serve as a catalyst for the Company's growth.
