Graduated in 1989 from Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
Completed LLB from Andhra University in the year 2001 with a Gold Medal.
Is a Certified Fraud Examiner(CFA), currently not active.
Worked in Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs from 1994 to 2008.
Was with BSR & Co (KPMG), Bangalore from 2008 to 2013.
Was with Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, Bidadi from February, 2013 to November, 2016.
Currently working as General Manager - Indirect Tax with Biocon Ltd from November, 2016 onwards.
Member of Indirect tax committees of various trade bodies.
Written articles in TIOL, Tax Sutra on various tax issues and speaker in various forums on Indirect tax matters.
Had more than 25 years of experience in the field of Indirect taxes with exposure in Government, Consultancy and Industry

I am heading Finance and Taxation function in a large manufacturing company. I worked as General Manager of Finance and Tax for a listed IT / ITES Company. I am having experience in leading many corporate initiatives, restructuring and transition projects.
I believe in long term relationships and well connected in financial, regulatory circle and industry associations. I served on committees on finance, taxation and regulatory matters for Industry forums.
Specializes in Accounting, Transaction advisory, Direct and Indirect Tax Planning & Litigation, Transfer Pricing, Driving Business Strategies, Venturing new jurisdictions, M&A, Corporate Finance, Hedging and Cash Management, Raising Funds - Cross Border Funding, Process and People Management, MIS, Legal & Secretarial, SOX/Cl. 49 compliance, Internal Control and Business partnering in respect of operational issues
I have the following recognition:-
1. Award of Excellence from NIIT Management.
2. Recognized as CFONEXT100 by CFO Institute.
3. Panel Speaker at conferences organized by CII, AMCHAM and Taxsutra.
4. Thoughts are chosen as the best idea on the 'Mergers & Acquisition" in Deloitte and CFO Institute Fin-thinker Contest

Simachal Mohanty is currently working as Head Global Taxation with Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories Limited. He handles both direct and indirect tax functions for Dr.Reddy’s group across the globe. As part of his current role, Simachal is responsible for tax compliance and tax planning for the group in India as well as in foreign countries. A Chartered Accountant and an LLB, Simachal has around 20 years of experience in the field of global taxation and transfer pricing. Prior to his current employment with Dr.Reddy’s, Simachal has worked in Murugappa group and Polaris Software. He was awarded as ‘CA-Professional Achiever- Healthcare Sector award” by ICAI. Simachal has also served as Chairman – International Fiscal Association – Hyderabad subchapter.

I am a Senior Tax professional with India and International work experience in the areas of Direct and Indirect tax, Transfer Pricing, International Tax, M&A tax and Expatriate Taxation. Completed Harvard Business School's Senior Executive Leadership Program (SELP) 2018-19 in Business and General Management. My key attributes are:
- Collaborative achiever.
- Strong tax technical background with well-rounded multi-industry experience.
- Multicultural and international work experience.
- Successfully led high stake restructuring projects in an efficient and time-bound manner.
- Proven ability to deal with various internal/external and Indian / International senior stakeholders.
- Self-driven, having a keen eye for details and a passion to develop innovative ideas.
- Lead a large tax team.
- Ability to persuade, evolve consensus and implement decisions.
- Strong network in the tax fraternity, including the tax consultants and tax Counsels.
- Active participation at Industry forums (e.g. NASSCOM, CFO /Tax Directors’ meeting) and making representation before the Government / regulatory authorities to promote the tax cause.
- Featured in a panel discussion on the show ‘Amicus Curiae’, Channel ‘ET Now’, along with a Senior Partner in EY, on Budget Expectations in February 2015. Participates as a speaker at seminars.
- Authored articles on Taxation in various journals.
- Holds “WILL Women on Corporate Boards” certification from WILL Forum India.

A Chartered & Cost accountant having an excellent career track with multinational (established as well as a startup) and Indian organization. Demonstrated abilities in all the major facets of the finance & commercial areas. Successfully handled the various gamut of finance like Manufacturing Operations at site, country & regional level, Corporate Consolidation, Working Capital Management, SOX, Internal Controls, Statutory Reporting, US GAAP, ERP (SAP) Implementation, and Annual Budgeting & Strategic Planning with a distinct flair of commercial, supply chain and production planning.
The unique experience of – Startup Global Generic Pharma MNC (An active part of Watson Pharma India build up, expansion followed by globally transformed into Actavis, “Growth Pharma” Allergan & currently being divested to generic giant Teva), Indian Transnational Pharma (Lupin) growth journey & Innovator Global Pharma & OTC Giant (Pfizer – erstwhile Parke Davis Indian entity business planning, reporting & integration)
A transformative leader with demonstrated financial and business skills - having worked at leadership and strategy positions, managed large teams and delivered excellence in all positions held.
A self-initiator and work with an organizational view rather than a functional or domain led perspective. It is evident in my roles crisscrossing financial and nonfinancial assignments right from the early stages of my career.
Exposed to best Corporate Governance Practices, SOX control environment, gained broader experience in evaluating business risks, driving the business for profitable growth.
Specialities: Financial Analysis & Business Decision Support, Project Financing, Government Liaison, Mergers &Acquisitions, Controllership & Corporate SOX Compliance, Accounting & Audit, Direct & Indirect Taxes, Reporting under US GAAPs and Indian GAP, Conduct Board meetings, AGMs, Corporate Compliance to various Indian Laws, Treasury and Risk Management.