Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality has announced the elevation of Chirag Punjabi to the role of Chief Strategy & Finance Officer (CSFO), effective immediately.
Chirag has been part of Impresario’s leadership team for the past five years, working closely with the Managing Director’s Office in his previous role to drive strategic initiatives, financial discipline, and business growth. In his elevated position, he will oversee strategy, finance, and technology, ensuring stronger alignment across these key functions to support Impresario’s next phase of expansion.
He joined Impresario in December 2019 as Executive Assistant to the CEO and quickly established himself as a trusted strategic partner. Over the years, he has taken on diverse roles, contributing significantly to the company’s evolution. His elevation to CSFO reflects his leadership, dedication, and impact within the organisation.
As part of the realignment, Srinivas Rao, Chief Financial Officer, and Hardik Shah, Chief Technology Officer, will now report directly to Chirag, streamlining decision-making and enabling greater collaboration across strategic, financial, and technological functions.
“Chirag has been an invaluable part of Impresario’s journey over the last five years. From day one, he’s brought sharp thinking, unwavering dedication, and a deep understanding of our business to the table. His elevation to CSFO is not just a recognition of his financial acumen and strategic vision, but also of the passion and ownership he brings to everything he does. With strategy, finance, and technology now coming together under his leadership, we’re confident that Chirag will help us unlock new possibilities, strengthen our foundations, and take Impresario into an exciting new chapter of growth,” said Arshad Syed, Director at Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality.
“I am truly honoured by this opportunity and grateful for the trust placed in me by the leadership team. Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of working closely across our brands, understanding what makes Impresario special, and helping shape our growth journey. As I step into this new role, I’m excited to build on our strong foundation and help shape Impresario’s next chapter of growth,” added Chirag Punjabi, Chief Strategy & Finance Officer, Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality.
