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Pocket FM Appoints Anurag Sharma as Chief Financial Officer

• ByStartupStory     |    July 27, 2023

Pocket FM, the leading audio series platform, has announced the appointment of Anurag Sharma as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Anurag previously served as Vice President – Finance at Pocket FM, playing a pivotal role in the company’s financial health, successful fundraising endeavors, operational efficiency, and strategic partnerships.

In his new role as CFO, Anurag will assume overall responsibility for Pocket FM’s financial operations and will be instrumental in shaping the company’s financial strategy and driving its execution. Collaborating closely with the executive team, he will identify growth opportunities, optimize resource allocation, drive strategic partnerships, and enhance profitability, all in support of Pocket FM’s global expansion.

Rohan Nayak, CEO & Co-founder of Pocket FM, expressed his confidence in Anurag’s capabilities and said, “Anurag has played a pivotal role in propelling our growth journey and driving our successful global expansion. Through his strategic acumen, we have forged key partnerships that have significantly expanded our content diversity and business efficiencies. He has exhibited exceptional financial leadership, led our successful fundraising efforts, and ensured a strong trajectory for the company’s profitable and sustainable growth. We are confident that his strategic vision will continue to propel Pocket FM’s growth trajectory.”

The appointment of Anurag Sharma as CFO underscores Pocket FM’s commitment to nurturing internal talent and providing opportunities for growth and development within the organization, as highlighted by Rohan Nayak.

Anurag Sharma, in expressing his excitement about his new role, said, “We have made remarkable progress over the past couple of years and driven exponential growth. As we are on our path to profitability, we will continue to forge new paths and harness the power of audio entertainment to captivate audiences around the globe. With this new role, I will continue to build a robust financial foundation, drive growth, and create immense value for our stakeholders. I am bullish about Pocket FM’s potential in the global landscape and will continue to contribute to strengthening our mission to revolutionize audio entertainment.”

Anurag Sharma brings a wealth of experience to his role, having held senior leadership positions in multinational corporations, startups, and Big4s. Prior to joining Pocket FM, he served as the Head of Finance at Ninjacart. He holds a dual qualification as a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, in addition to being a commerce graduate.

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