Mintoak forays into SEA & MENA regions with strategic appointments

By Gloria Mathias

Mintoak, a preferred merchant payments and commerce SaaS platform for banks, is expanding globally with strategic leadership hiring to drive growth in new territories, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Three professionals are joining Mintoak’s leadership team:

• Chayan Hazra – Head of Growth, International Business (Ex-Pine Labs, MasterCard, Deutsche Bank)
• Marlyn Jose – Head of Business Development, Africa (Ex-MasterCard, FnB South Africa)
• Jyoti Shankar Mishra – Head of Business Development, Middle East (Ex-Standard Chartered, Dubai Islamic Bank)

Chayan Hazra will focus on digital payments, regulatory compliance, and partnerships globally. Marlyn Jose will target growth across Africa, and Jyoti Shankar Mishra will drive expansion in the Middle East.

Mintoak’s recent appointments, made beyond India’s borders, signify a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution, highlighting its strong growth trajectory and the visionary leadership guiding its advancement.

These additions align perfectly with Mintoak’s vision, which focuses on strengthening its presence in its home market of India but also extends its reach into new, promising territories such as the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

While Mintoak has already forayed into markets like Africa and the Middle East, this expansion comes at a time when India’s digital payments success serves as a global case study, making it a compelling strategic move for Mintoak to leverage its expertise and insights in these emerging markets.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Chayan’s leadership will play a pivotal role in driving Mintoak’s international expansion, particularly in digital payments, regulatory compliance, and forging strategic partnerships.

Joining as Head of Business Development, Africa, Marlyn’s deep understanding of the local retail landscape positions Mintoak favourably for growth across the African continent.

Jyoti Shankar Mishra, who will assume the role of Head of Business Development for the Middle East, brings with him a wealth of experience spanning more than two decades in banking and insurance across the region.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chayan, Marlyn, and Jyoti to the Mintoak family,” said Raman Khanduja, co-founder and CEO at Mintoak. “Their collective experience and regional insights perfectly complement our strategic vision of expanding our global footprint. These appointments reinforce our commitment to delivering innovative solutions for empowering the SME community globally.”