Job Title: CFO
Company: Silverback Tea Company
Rahul Bedi was appointed as the CFO of Silverback Tea Company in February 2023.
He has more than 15 years of experience in operational and corporate finance, having led companies in the telecommunications and fintech sectors.
Rahul started his career as an analyst at professional services firm Deloitte in March 2005. He then joined EY as an assistant manager in February 2006, serving in the position for nearly one year.
In January 2009, Rahul took on a role in financial reporting at Airtel and was later appointed as financial reporting head at parent company Bharti Airtel International in August 2010. He transitioned to Airtel Tanzania in September 2013, when he was appointed as financial controller. Between July 2016 and January 2023, Rahul served as finance director at Airtel Rwanda, a role he held until his appointment as CFO of Silverback Tea Company.
Rahul holds a BCom from Christ Church College, Kanpur, and an MBA from Nottingham University Business School. He is a chartered accountant (ACA).
Work experience
Feb 2023 - Present: chief financial officer, Silverback Tea Company
Jul 2016 - Jan 2023: finance director, Airtel Rwanda
Sep 2013 - Jul 2016: financial controller, Airtel Tanzania
Aug 2010 - Sep 2013: financial reporting head, Bharti Airtel International (Netherland) B.V.
Jan 2009 - Jul 2010: financial reporting, Airtel
Feb 2006 - Sep 2007: assistant manager, EY
Mar 2005 - Jan 2006: analyst, Deloitte
Education
2007 - 2008: MBA, Nottingham University Business School
2001 - 2004: Chartered Accountant (ACA), The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2000 - 2002: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Christ Church College, Kanpur
Silverback Tea Company
Silverback Tea Company comprises three Rwandan tea gardens, namely Gisovu Tea Company, Rugabano Tea Company, and Pfunda Tea Company. The company integrates sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices into its operations.
