Gera Developments appoints Rajesh Shirwatkar as Chief Financial Officer

Pune, March 12, 2026: 

Real estate developer Gera Developments Private Limited (GDPL) has announced the appointment of Rajesh Yashwant Shirwatkar as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In a simultaneous move to strengthen its corporate structure, the company has elevated Swapan Mukherjee to the position of Group Chief Financial Officer.

In his capacity as CFO, Shirwatkar is tasked with overseeing the company’s financial strategy, treasury management, compliance, and governance functions. This leadership update arrives as Gera Developments looks to scale its operations and execute its long-term expansion goals. Shirwatkar, a Chartered Accountant with over 29 years of experience across the real estate, FMCG, and pharmaceutical sectors, previously held a senior role at Shriram Properties Limited. His expertise spans IPO processes, IND AS audits, and finance automation.

Rohit Gera, Managing Director of Gera Developments, emphasized the strategic importance of these moves for the company’s future. “Rajesh’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer represents an important step as we continue to strengthen our leadership team to support the company’s next phase of growth. His strong financial acumen and strategic perspective will play a key role in further strengthening our financial processes and governance,” Gera stated.

The transition also highlights the internal growth of the firm’s veteran leadership. Regarding the new Group CFO, Rohit Gera added, “At the same time, Swapan Mukherjee’s elevation to Group CFO reflects his significant contribution to the organisation and his deep understanding of our financial ecosystem. In this expanded role, he will provide strategic financial oversight at the Group level, helping build a strong foundation to support the scale and growth of the business going forward.”

This restructuring comes at a time of significant momentum for the developer, which currently holds an ‘AA-’ long-term credit rating with a ‘Positive’ outlook. By integrating Shirwatkar’s experience in structured governance and Mukherjee’s institutional knowledge, Gera Developments aims to maintain its status as the highest-rated private real estate developer in India while driving innovation and long-term value for its stakeholders.

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