Bhaskar Rao serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Somnigroup at SOMNIGROUP INTERNATIONAL INC., where he leads the financial strategy for the company's innovative sleep technology division. With over 20 years of experience in global finance, Rao began his career at Deloitte in Mumbai, rising quickly through the ranks to manage audit and advisory services for Fortune 500 clients in the consumer goods and healthcare sectors. He later honed his expertise at General Electric, overseeing financial operations across Asia-Pacific, before transitioning to high-growth tech firms, including a stint as CFO at a leading telemedicine startup where he scaled revenues from $50 million to $300 million in three years. Rao's achievements include spearheading multiple successful IPOs and mergers, such as the $1.2 billion acquisition of a European sleep diagnostics firm that expanded Somnigroup's market share by 40%. A Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and an MBA from the Wharton School, he has been recognized with the CFO Leadership Award by FinanceAsia for his innovative use of AI-driven forecasting models that reduced operational costs by 25% at previous roles. His strategic acumen has been instrumental in navigating volatile markets, ensuring sustainable growth amid regulatory changes in the health tech industry. At Somnigroup, Rao drives comprehensive financial planning, risk management, and investor relations, fostering partnerships that have secured over $500 million in venture funding. His vision emphasizes data-centric decision-making to advance affordable sleep solutions globally, positioning SOMNIGROUP INTERNATIONAL INC. as a leader in the $80 billion sleep health market.