Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, August 2025 – Lockton, the world’s largest privately held, independent insurance broker, has announced the appointment of Girish Mantri as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Lockton India. With over 19 years of extensive experience in the insurance broking industry, Girish brings a wealth of expertise in financial leadership, governance, and regulatory compliance.
As Chief Financial Officer, Girish will lead the development of Lockton India’s financial strategy while ensuring robust fiscal governance and operational efficiency. His expertise in Strategic planning, taxation, risk management, and regulatory compliance will play a critical role in supporting the firm’s ongoing growth and expansion across the Indian market.
Prior to joining Lockton, Girish served as the Executive Director and CFO at Howden India. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Girish’s ability to build effective cross-functional teams and navigate regulatory environments has successfully led to the seamless execution of strategic initiatives and ensured consistent compliance with industry standards.
Speaking on the appointment, Dr. Sandeep Dadia, CEO & Country Head at Lockton India, said “We are excited to welcome Girish as our CFO. His proven leadership, deep expertise in the insurance broking sector, and consistent track record in driving financial excellence will greatly support our growth journey in India. His appointment reinforces our focus on strengthening governance, enhancing operational efficiency, and building a client-centric, future-ready organization.”
Mantri’s appointment is a strategic move to strengthen Lockton India’s leadership bench, bringing enhanced financial discipline and strategic oversight to support the firm’s long-term vision and accelerated growth in the region.
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