SS Innovations Names Naveen Kumar Amar as Permanent CFO Amid Global Expansion Push
SS Innovations International appoints experienced financial executive Naveen Kumar Amar as permanent CFO to strengthen financial operations and support global expansion of its affordable surgical robotic technology.
SS Innovations International has appointed Naveen Kumar Amar as the company's Chief Financial Officer, effective September 24, 2025. The appointment marks a significant step in the surgical robotics company's leadership structure as it seeks to expand the global presence of its SSi Mantra surgical robotic system. Amar assumes the CFO role on a permanent basis from Dr. Vishwa Srivastava, who had served as interim CFO since July 2025 and will continue as Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region.
The appointment comes at a critical juncture for SS Innovations as the company works to democratize access to advanced surgical robotic care worldwide. Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, Chairman and CEO of SS Innovations, emphasized the importance of Amar's hiring, stating that he brings a strong track record of building best-in-class finance operations and effective cross-functional teams across diverse industries and geographies. The company's leadership sees Amar's extensive financial expertise as essential for supporting the expansion of their cost-efficient surgical robotic solutions.
Amar brings more than 25 years of global finance leadership experience to SS Innovations, with expertise spanning financial accounting and reporting, planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, corporate finance, treasury operations, governance, and internal controls. His background includes proficiency in both U.S. and Indian GAAP, making him particularly well-suited for SS Innovations, an American company headquartered in India. Amar has been recognized as one of India's top financial executives by publications including Forbes India magazine and Forbes Asia magazine.
Most recently, Amar provided virtual CFO services to clients in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. His previous leadership roles include Head of Finance & Commercial for SpiceXpress, Global CFO for Munch Ado India Private Ltd., Senior Vice President of Finance & Compliance for MSD Wellcome Trust Hilleman Laboratories Private Ltd., and various financial leadership positions at EDirect Proprietary Ltd. and GE India. Amar's diverse experience across multiple industries positions him to navigate the complex financial landscape of the medical technology sector.
The appointment signals SS Innovations' commitment to strengthening its financial leadership as it scales operations globally. The company's SSi Mantra surgical robotic system represents a significant innovation in making robotic surgery more accessible and affordable. The system features modular robotic arms, an ergonomic surgeon command center, 3D 4K monitoring capabilities, and supports over 40 different types of robotic endo-surgical instruments. With clinical validation in India across more than 100 surgical procedures, the technology has demonstrated its potential to transform surgical care accessibility.
Amar expressed enthusiasm about joining SS Innovations, noting the company's mission to democratize access to advanced surgical robotic care. He emphasized his commitment to helping the team drive growth and deliver sustainable long-term shareholder value. The strategic hiring reflects the growing importance of robust financial management in the competitive medical technology sector, particularly for companies aiming to disrupt traditional pricing models in healthcare technology. As surgical robotics continues to evolve, SS Innovations' focus on affordability and accessibility, supported by strong financial leadership, could position the company as a significant player in global healthcare markets.