InMobi has appointed Hema Namburi as its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A company veteran with over 14 years of association with InMobi across two stints, she brings nearly two decades of experience in finance, audit, taxation and regulatory compliance.
Namburi has been serving as InMobi’s Global Financial Controller since 2018, overseeing the company’s financial operations across multiple geographies. Her appointment comes as the company continues to strengthen its finance function by drawing on internal leadership talent and institutional experience.
Commenting on the appointment, Naveen Tewari, Founder and CEO, InMobi and Glance, said, “We are delighted to welcome Hema into her new role as Group CFO. Having been part of InMobi through different stages of its journey, she brings a rare combination of deep institutional knowledge, financial expertise and an understanding of what it takes to operate a global technology business. Hema has played an important role in strengthening our financial processes and governance over the years, and I am confident that her experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to build on the foundations we have established.”
Namburi began her association with InMobi in 2010, joining its finance function before progressing to the position of Senior Manager – Finance. During her first stint, she handled responsibilities across global financial reporting, revenue accounting, audit management, taxation, transfer pricing and financial compliance.
She subsequently spent nearly two-and-a-half years as Vice President – Finance at FreshMenu before returning to InMobi in 2018 as Global Financial Controller.
Commenting on her appointment, Hema Namburi, Group CFO, InMobi, said, “InMobi has been an important part of my professional journey, and I am honoured to take on this responsibility at a company where I have spent much of my career. Having worked closely with teams across the organization and witnessed its evolution over the years, I have developed a deep appreciation for the entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and culture that define InMobi. I look forward to working with the leadership team to further strengthen our financial discipline, governance and operational excellence as we continue to build on this journey.”
Before joining InMobi, Namburi worked with KPMG India, where she gained experience in statutory audits, financial reporting and internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. She began her professional career with Infosys in 2006, working in financial planning and analysis, budgeting and financial modelling.
She is a Chartered Accountant and a Cost and Management Accountant. She has also completed an Executive Programme in Applied Finance from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
