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Asapu Soma Sekharam
Asapu Soma Sekharam
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| Born | Jaggannapeta, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Finance Director, Corporate Executive |
| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Known for | Financial governance, statutory compliance, audit & risk management |
| Employer | Trivista Business Group |
Asapu Soma Sekharam is an Indian finance director and corporate executive. He serves as the Director – Finance at the Trivista Business Group and is also a director at SBS Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. and Hadwin Pharma Pvt. Ltd.. He is recognised for his expertise in financial leadership, statutory compliance, audit coordination, risk oversight, and strategic financial management within the pharmaceutical and corporate sectors.
Early life and background
Asapu Soma Sekharam was born in Jaggannapeta, a town in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He was raised in a family that valued education, discipline, and professional integrity. His parents are Aspu Suryachandra Rao and Asapu Bramaraba.
Education
Sekharam holds multiple academic and professional qualifications in commerce, finance, and management. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce (Computers) from Andhra University between 2002 and 2005.
He later earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Osmania University (2005–2007). To further strengthen his expertise in finance, he pursued an MBA in Marketing and Finance Management (2018) and obtained the Chartered Finance Manager qualification (2016) from Xavier’s Institute of Business Management Studies.
Career
Bharat Biotech International Limited
Sekharam began his professional career in 2008 at Bharat Biotech International Limited, where he worked as Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts. During his tenure (2008–2013), he was involved in financial reporting, compliance management, audits, and corporate accounting processes within the pharmaceutical industry.
Trivista Business Group
In 2013, Sekharam joined the Trivista Business Group as Director – Finance. In this role, he oversees end-to-end financial operations, statutory and regulatory compliance, audit coordination, treasury management, cash flow optimisation, and strategic financial planning.
His responsibilities include strengthening internal financial controls, ensuring regulatory adherence, and supporting long-term business sustainability across group entities.
Other directorships
In addition to his role at Trivista, Sekharam serves as a director at SBS Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. and Hadwin Pharma Pvt. Ltd., contributing to financial governance, compliance frameworks, and risk management strategies.
Awards and recognition
Asapu Soma Sekharam has received several national-level awards for his professional excellence and leadership contributions:
- Chanakya National Leadership Award 2026 – Certificate of Honour for visionary leadership and contribution to the pharmaceutical sector (January 2026).
- Mahatma Gandhi National Service Award 2026 – Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding leadership, financial expertise, and service excellence (January 2026).
- Swami Vivekananda Professional Excellence Award 2026 – Conferred by The Indian Forum for Social Leaders & Achievers for excellence and inspirational contribution in the pharmaceutical industry.
- National Iconic Achievers Award – Recognised in national media for outstanding achievement as a pharmaceutical firm leader, as reported by The Hans India.
Certifications
- Certified GST Practitioner (CGP) – Henry Harvin Finance Academy (2022)
- Certified Income Tax Specialist (CITS) – Henry Harvin Finance Academy (2022)
Technical skills
- Tally
- SAP-based ERP systems
- Focus ERP
- Tata Ex – Next Generation
- E-filing and statutory compliance software
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu