Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, October 2025 — Aquaconnect, an integrated and technology-driven seafood company revolutionizing the aquaculture value chain, has announced the appointment of Pavan Kumar Sreeram as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Pavan will spearhead Aquaconnect’s financial strategy, capital management, and investor relations as the company continues to scale its global footprint and strengthen its data-driven, sustainable seafood ecosystem.
Pavan has been an integral part of Aquaconnect for over four years, previously serving as Head of Finance, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial governance, fundraising strategy, and profitability frameworks. His leadership has been instrumental in driving the company’s financial efficiency during a period of rapid expansion backed by marquee investors such as S2G Ventures, LDC Ventures, Lok Capital, and AgFunder.
Before joining Aquaconnect, Pavan held senior finance leadership roles in the food and beverage industry. As Head of Finance at DropKaffe Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (Slay Coffee), he led strategic financial planning and streamlined fiscal operations to support the company’s fast-growing retail network. Prior to that, he served as AGM – Finance at Mountain Trail Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Chai Point), where he oversaw corporate finance and profitability initiatives across multiple business channels.
Earlier, he held finance leadership roles at Handiman Services Ltd., where he managed nationwide finance operations and drove cost optimization initiatives, and Fashion 365 Retail Pvt. Ltd. (Avirate), where he led finance and accounting for the retail apparel brand. Pavan also gained valuable experience in Industree Crafts Pvt. Ltd., where he managed fund flow, compliance, and statutory audits while overseeing consolidated financials across multiple business units.
With more than 15 years of experience across retail, F&B, and service industries, Pavan Kumar Sreeram brings a proven track record in financial strategy, profitability improvement, and investor management—skills that will further strengthen Aquaconnect’s position as a global leader in sustainable aquaculture solutions.
About Aquaconnect
Aquaconnect is an integrated seafood company leveraging technology to bring transparency, efficiency, and predictability to the global aquaculture value chain. The company provides innovative farm care solutions, post-harvest market linkages, and data-driven seafood sourcing assistance to producers and buyers worldwide.
Recognized by global institutions including the Paris Peace Forum, Google, World Bank GIIF, NASSCOM, FICCI, and Fast Company, Aquaconnect continues to set benchmarks in sustainable aquaculture innovation. The company is backed by leading investors such as S2G Ventures, LDC Ventures, Lok Capital, AgFunder, Hatch, Omnivore, Flourish Ventures, and Rebright Partners.
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