ABOUT DR.CHETAN NARAKE
Visionary Leader | Economist | Entrepreneur | Social Reformer
Dr. Chetan Arun Narake is a renowned finance professional, economist, entrepreneur, education advocate, and social leader from Kolhapur. With extensive international exposure and leadership experience across finance, agriculture, dairy, education, and youth development sectors, he has emerged as one of the progressive voices driving innovation and cooperative growth in India.
Having served as a Chief Financial Officer and Strategic Finance Expert managing businesses worth over USD 5 billion, Dr. Narake combines global corporate expertise with strong grassroots leadership. His vision focuses on empowering youth, strengthening cooperative institutions, modernizing agriculture and dairy industries, and creating sustainable opportunities for rural development.
Dr. Chetan Arun Narake is a dynamic leader from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, known for his impactful work in finance, agriculture, dairy development, education, youth empowerment, and international trade relations. With extensive global exposure and strong grassroots leadership, he has emerged as one of the progressive voices working towards sustainable economic and social transformation.
With a distinguished career spanning finance, cooperative banking, dairy industries, entrepreneurship, and public leadership, Dr. Narake combines international business expertise with a deep commitment to rural and youth development. His work reflects a unique blend of innovation, strategic leadership, and social responsibility.
Throughout his international career, he served as a Chief Financial Officer and Strategic Finance Expert, managing business operations valued at over USD 5 Billion (approximately ₹41,000 Crores). His global corporate experience has helped shape his forward-thinking approach toward economic growth, cooperative development, and entrepreneurship.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Dr. Narake possesses a strong academic background with qualifications in engineering, computer science, business management, and finance from prestigious institutions in India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. His international education and professional exposure have helped him develop a global perspective on leadership, economic development, and innovation.
Executive Global Consortium Program and Business Administration
Executive Program Leading in Unprecedented Times
William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Master’s Degree, Computer Science - Database and Business Intelligence
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Production and Flexible Manufacturing System (1995 - 1999)
Professional Experience
- Chief Financial Officer & Transition Director: Reckitt Benckiser APAC
- Chief Financial Officer: Mars Petcare Southeast Asia
- Strategy and Finance Director - Mars Petcare & Chocolate APAC
- Business Planning and Finance Director - Mars Food North America
- Senior Financial Advisor: Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences, NY
- Corporate Finance Manager: Morgan Stanley, NY
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Chetan Arun Narake has received several national and international honors for leadership, finance, innovation, and social contribution, including:
- Asia Pacific – Best Finance Professional Award 2012
- Make The Difference award – New York winner 2007 and 2013 MARS inc.
- Winner of Simon’s Best Team Players Award USA (2006)
- Simon Leadership Award USA (2007)
- Winner of Who’s Who among Students in American Universities & Colleges 2002
- Clinton E. Stykler’s leadership and community service awards for two consecutive Year(2002-2003)
- Udaan – Dare To Dream Award From Zee Media ( 2021)
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Commitment to Agriculture & Dairy Development
Dr. Narake strongly believes in strengthening India’s rural economy through innovation in agriculture and dairy sectors. He has continuously worked to create better market access for farmers, encourage modern agricultural practices, and support dairy entrepreneurship among the younger generation.
- Developing dairy clusters in South Maharashtra
- Promoting GI-tagged agricultural products from Kolhapur
- Organizing practical training programs for farmers and youth
- Introducing modern technologies in agriculture and dairy management
- Creating sustainable business opportunities for rural communities