Infibeam Avenues appoints Narayanan Sadanandan as Independent Director

By Gloria Mathias

Infibeam Avenues, India’s publicly listed FinTech company, has announced the appointment of Narayanan Sadanandan, former MD & CEO of SBI Pension Funds, as an Independent Director on its board.

Narayanan Sadanandan brings a wealth of experience spanning over four decades in banking, digital banking, banking regulation, and finance. He joins an esteemed group of independent directors currently serving on the board, further enhancing the company’s governance framework. His appointment, effective for a five-year term, was approved by the Board of Directors on Tuesday, and it will be subject to shareholder approval.

Vishal Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director of Infibeam Avenues, shared, “We are delighted to have Mr. Narayanan Sadanandan join our board. He is a talented leader with extensive experience and expertise in the financial services industry. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth and innovation in the fintech sector. This appointment underscores our commitment to maintaining high standards of governance and leveraging diverse perspectives for our strategic advancement.”

“I am thrilled to serve on the board of Infibeam Avenues, a strong company that is reimagining financial services with AI technology to create a more inclusive economy,” added Sadanandan. “The company’s flagship brand, CCAvenue, is positioned at the forefront of the shift to digital payments. I am inspired by the opportunity to work with Vishal and the team to deliver that vision.”

Sadanandan’s illustrious career includes significant roles such as CEO of SBI’s Frankfurt Branch, Head of the Financial Institutions Group in the International Banking Group at SBI, Group Head of Capital Markets at SBI Capital Markets Ltd., and Chief General Manager of SME at SBI, before superannuating as MD & CEO of SBI Pension Funds Private Ltd. Post retirement, he served as a Senior Advisor to SBI and SBI Capital Markets Ltd. He is currently a Senior Advisor to Modulus Alternatives Investment Managers Ltd. and serves on various boards as an Independent Director.

Infibeam Avenues looks forward to benefiting from Sadanandan’s vast experience as it continues to grow and innovate in the financial technology landscape.