BharatPe, the digital payments platform has announced the appointment of Kewal Handa as an Independent Director, according to ET report.
Prior to this, Handa was associated with Union Bank of India and Pfizer. Handa has served as Chairman of Union Bank of India and Managing Director of Pfizer. He has also been Independent Director at ING Vyasa Bank.
Handa will be joining the Founders – Ashneer Grover and Shashvat Nakrani, Jitendra Gupta (ex PayU) and Micky Malka (Ribbit) on the Board of BharatPe.
In his new role as Independent Director, Kewal Handa will be mentoring and advising BharatPe on its overall business strategy as it expands across markets and product categories, according to a statement.
Commenting on the appointment, Ashneer Grover, Co-Founder & CEO, BharatPe, said, “We are pleased to welcome Mr Handa on our board. His guidance and banking experience will accelerate our financial services business to the next level.”
Kewal Handa further adds, “I am delighted to be a part of BharatPe which has already carved its niche in offering digital payment and lending solutions to merchants.”
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