Bengaluru: Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based in-space mobility company, has appointed Kiran U as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy.
A qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, Kiran brings over 17 years of experience in finance, with expertise across Controllership, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasury, Capital Raising, Taxation, Audit and Investor Relations. His experience across these functions will support Bellatrix Aerospace as it strengthens it builds the capabilities required to scale its operations and pursue new international opportunities.
As CFO, Kiran will lead the company’s financial strategy, with a focus on accelerating growth while maintaining capital discipline, diversifying funding sources and supporting the expansion of its commercial pipeline. He will also play a key role in improving capital efficiency and building the operational scalability needed to support the company’s long-term ambitions.
Commenting on the appointment, Yashas Karanam, Co-founder & COO, Bellatrix Aerospace, said, “Bellatrix is preparing to enter new geographies and work with large-scale international customers. Kiran will help us in the growth stage supporting manufacturing operations and raising capital for this next stage of our journey.”
Speaking on his appointment, Kiran U, Chief Financial Officer, Bellatrix Aerospace, said, “I look forward to working with the team to translate Bellatrix’s technology and commercial priorities into practical financial plans. That means understanding where resources are needed and making investment choices that support the business over the long term.”
Bellatrix Aerospace, headquartered in Bengaluru, develops technologies for in-space mobility. Its portfolio includes Arka Hall Effect Thrusters and Rudra Green Propulsion Systems, with multiple technology milestones achieved through successful in-space demonstrations. Its work aims to enable more efficient and capable satellite and space missions.
