SS Innovations International, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSII), a developer of surgical robotic technologies, announced the appointment of Naveen Kumar Amar as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 24, 2025. Mr. Amar assumes the role on a permanent basis from Dr. Vishwa Srivastava, who had served as Interim CFO since July 2025 and will continue as CEO – Asia Pacific.
Mr. Amar brings over 25 years of global finance leadership across industries and geographies, with expertise in financial accounting, reporting, planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, corporate finance, treasury operations, governance, internal controls, and both U.S. and Indian GAAP. He has been recognized as one of India’s top financial executives by publications including Forbes India and Forbes Asia, as well as the CFO India Forum and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, London.
Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, Chairman and CEO of SS Innovations, commented, “Amar brings a strong track record of building best-in-class finance operations and effective cross-functional teams. We are thrilled to welcome a seasoned financial executive as we expand the global presence of our advanced, cost-efficient SSi Mantra surgical robotic system.” Mr. Amar added, “I am honored to join SS Innovations at this exciting stage in its journey to democratize access to advanced surgical robotic care and look forward to helping drive growth and deliver sustainable long-term shareholder value.”
Most recently, Mr. Amar provided virtual CFO services to clients in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. His previous roles include Head of Finance & Commercial for SpiceXpress, the cargo division of SpiceJet; Global CFO for Munch Ado India Private Ltd.; Senior Vice President – Finance & Compliance and Company Secretary for MSD Wellcome Trust Hilleman Laboratories; CFO – India & Australia and Company Secretary for EDirect Proprietary Ltd.; and India Manager – Financial Consolidation and Company Secretary for GE India. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Delhi, a post graduate diploma in Business Management from All India Management Association’s Centre of Management Education, and designations as a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Institute of Company Secretaries of India, respectively.
This appointment underscores SS Innovations’ commitment to strengthening its leadership as it scales the SSi Mantra surgical robotic system globally. The system features 3 to 5 modular robotic arms, an open-faced surgeon command center, a large 3D 4K monitor, and over 40 types of robotic endo-surgical instruments. It has been clinically validated in India in more than 100 different surgical procedures. For more information, visit the company’s website or LinkedIn.
