We are pleased to announce the appointment of Premal Parekh as Chief Financial Officer of Xyra Group. A strategic and commercially astute finance leader, Premal brings a wealth of experience transforming capital-intensive, multi-site businesses across FTSE 100 companies, private equity platforms, and founder-led ventures.
As Xyra Group enters a phase of accelerated growth and acquisition activity, Premal’s appointment reinforces our commitment to financial discipline, scalable operations, and long-term enterprise value creation.
A Proven CFO with £1.6 Billion+ in Transactional Experience
Over the course of his career, Premal has led £1.6 billion+ in complex financial transactions, including:
- Debt refinancing
- Dividend recapitalizations
- Asset-level M&A
- IPO readiness initiatives
With oversight of £1 billion+ in assets under management (AUM) and responsibility for $650M+ P&L, he has consistently delivered measurable value through:
- Real estate portfolio optimization
- Cost transformation
- Post-merger synergy realization
These efforts have unlocked over £1.5 billion in enterprise value, solidifying his reputation as a CFO who drives not just compliance, but growth.
Scaling Finance in Complex, Asset-Backed Environments
Premal’s strength lies in professionalising finance operations to align with institutional investment standards. He is known for:
- Building scalable and tech-enabled finance functions
- Embedding robust reporting and governance frameworks
- Leading cross-border finance integration and capital deployment strategy
His ability to align financial infrastructure with strategic goals has enabled multiple organizations to successfully scale, exit, or attract institutional investment.
A Thought Leader and Purpose-Driven Executive
Beyond the boardroom, Premal is a respected contributor to the broader finance community. He actively serves as:
- A speaker at leading CFO leadership events
- An advisory board member to finance research and peer-learning bodies
- A mentor to ICAEW students, guiding the next generation of finance professionals
He is also a passionate advocate for people with learning disabilities and autism, championing inclusion, diversity, and purpose-driven leadership both inside and outside the workplace.
Premal’s Role at Xyra Group
As Xyra Group scales its M&A engine, Premal will play a critical role in:
- Financial oversight of acquired assets
- Deal structuring and capital optimization
- Institutional reporting and governance
- Strategic planning and risk management
- Preparing the Group for future liquidity and investment events
We are honored to welcome Premal to the executive team and look forward to the transformative impact he will bring to our organization and portfolio.
