Salute, the leading provider of global data center lifecycle services, has appointed Muhunthakumar Rasarathinam as Regional Financial Controller for the EMEA Region
Salute, the leading provider of integrated data center lifecycle services, has appointed Muhunthakumar Rasarathinam as Regional Financial Controller for the EMEA region. This strategic appointment strengthens our financial leadership as we accelerate our growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

In his new position, Muhunthakumar will manage the financial operations across Salute’s EMEA markets. In a career characterized by 20 years of experience across 23 countries, holding senior positions at RCS Global and Lyca Mobile Group, among others, he has attained a solid reputation for leading large teams in developing financial strategies that facilitate compliance across international operations.
“Having worked across multiple European countries, I’m keenly aware of the challenges associated with unique regional regulations and how crucial it is to tailor financial processes accordingly,” says Muhunthakumar. “Going forward, my focus will be to leverage real-time data to support the smarter decision-making necessary to ensure compliance, which I see as crucial to furthering sustained international growth.”
Delighted by this latest appointment is Clarence Philipneri, CFO at Salute. “There’s no doubt in my mind that Muhunthakumar’s excellent understanding of local financial nuances and commitment to controls and governance make him a natural fit for overseeing finances our complex EMEA markets,” says Clarence.
“With a strong focus on enhancing financial controls, governance, and compliance, Muhunthakumar brings a disciplined and strategic approach to our regional operations. His leadership will be instrumental in further strengthening our financial framework and providing robust support to our teams, enabling us to deliver enduring, high-quality services to our customers across the region”.