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  • R Edwin Bennett Joins Yitro Global Leadership as Senior Advisor

    R Edwin Bennett

    Chennai: R Edwin Bennett has been appointed as Senior Advisor at Yitro Global, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to strengthening global strategy, governance, and responsible expansion.

    The appointment of R Edwin Bennett marks a significant milestone as Yitro Global continues to accelerate its global growth journey with a focus on operational excellence and sustainable scaling.

    With over four decades of leadership experience, R Edwin Bennett brings deep expertise across professional services firms, transformational businesses, and global board governance.

    R Edwin Bennett previously served as Vice Chair – Operations and Chief Operating Officer at EY Americas, where he oversaw strategy and operations across 20 countries, managing revenues exceeding ₹1.25 lakh crore ($15B+) and a workforce of over 80,000 employees.

    During his tenure, the organization recorded double-digit growth and implemented transformational operational initiatives to enhance profitability.

    Beyond his executive leadership roles, R Edwin Bennett has contributed as a board member of publicly traded companies and has advised several leading global enterprises.

    His areas of expertise include operational excellence, acquisitions and integrations, regulatory governance, executive compensation, risk management, and enterprise-wide business transformation.

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    R Edwin Bennett: Driving Disciplined Performance Across Global Organizations

    In his new role, R Edwin Bennett will work closely with Yitro Global’s leadership to strengthen global strategies, enhance governance structures, refine operational frameworks, and support strategic decision-making.

    His appointment is expected to play a crucial role in advancing the company’s international expansion roadmap.

    “I am pleased to join Yitro at an important phase of its evolution,” said R Edwin Bennett. “The company has built a strong foundation in global expansion and operational enablement. I look forward to contributing to its strategic growth, governance maturity, and long-term value creation.”

    Commenting on the appointment, co-founders Paul Naveen and Paul Moses said, “Edwin’s extensive experience in global operations, board governance, and enterprise transformation provides tremendous strategic value to our organization. His guidance will enable us to further improve our ability to scale responsibly and execute with discipline.”

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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