Member Profile: Jithan Bridgmohan
Member Profile: Jithan Bridgmohan
In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Jithan Bridgmohan, a seasoned finance executive with a global mindset and over two decades of experience across diverse industries. With a strong foundation as a Chartered Accountant and an MBA in International Business, Jithan has held senior leadership roles in pharmaceuticals, FMCG, printing, engineering, and textiles, spanning five continents.
Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Meridian Group, Jithan brings a wealth of experience in corporate finance, business turnaround, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic business management. His career reflects a holistic understanding of business functions including finance, IT, operations, and marketing, making him a well-rounded leader in both listed and private companies.
Prior to his current role, Jithan served as Director at CYL Chartered Accountants, CFO at CCI Call Centres, and held executive finance positions at Imperial Logistics, Beige Holdings, Aspen Pharmacare, and Mondi Shanduka Newsprint. His extensive background includes board-level directorships, international finance oversight, and transformative cost-saving initiatives in multinational operations.
Jithan’s leadership style combines strategic thinking, entrepreneurial drive, and a people-focused approach. His professional journey showcases the vital role finance leaders play in driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and global competitiveness.
Jithan Bridgmohan Group Chief Financial Officer, Meridian Group
- Chief Financial Officer, January 2023 to present
Previously:
- CYL Chartered Accountants, Director, 2020 to 2023
- CCI Call Centres, CFO, 2018 to 2020
- Imperial Fast and Fresh, Financial Director, 2016 to 2018
- Beige Holdings Ltd, Group Financial Director, 2013 to 2016
- Uniprint, Group Financial Manager, 2011 to 2013
Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant (SA), South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, 1996
- MBA in International Business, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2002
- Associate’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, University of South Africa, 1995
- B.Com in Accounting, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 1991
What time do you usually wake up on weekends?
6 am.
How do you spend the first hour of your day?
Exercise or meditation.
What sparked your interest in finance?
I believe that finance is the central principle around which business revolves.
Can you share some career highlights and defining moments?
I facilitated multiple mergers and acquisitions, business turnarounds, and business reengineering.
How do you handle professional challenges?
Leaning on my network and obtaining professional advice.
What future goals are you excited about?
Growing our business into a powerhouse!
Have you had any international or different cultural experiences in your career?
Yes – I managed businesses on 3 continents.
What key skills should a newly qualified accountant develop on their path to becoming a CFO?
Strategic vision.
How do you balance your personal and professional life?
I take time to spend with my family.
What are your interests outside of work?
Road running, football, and reading.
How do you contribute to the development of others in your field?
I believe in building teams and developing people.
What advice would you give to someone aspiring to be a CFO?
Be involved in the broad spectrum of business.
What’s your favourite quote or mantra?
Try and fail, but never fail to try.
Share your favourite leadership lesson.
Leadership is all about being kind and humane.
What’s something surprising about you that isn’t in your business bio?
I love change, and I am an entrepreneur.
What’s your favorite non-business app on your phone?
The English Premier League app.
If you could have any superpower to help you in your job, what would it be?
Lateral thinking.
What’s your go-to strategy for staying productive during long workdays?
Take little breaks.
If you could relive one day from your professional career, which day would it be and why?
I don’t think about that. I am happy with the decisions I’ve made, good or bad. I have made peace with it and believe in moving on.
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