Parthasarathy N. S. joins as Independent Director on the Board of Kinara Capital

By Gloria Mathias

Kinara Capital, a fast-growing FinTech company driving MSME financial inclusion, has announced the recent appointment of Parthasarathy N. S. (Partha) as a new Independent Director on the company’s Board of Directors (BoD).

Partha is a well-renowned Information Technology (IT) leader with 35+ years of experience shaping engineering, organizational development, capacity building and more for a wide range of organizations. He is known as the Co-founder of Mindtree, which he took from its startup phase to crossing the $1 billion revenue milestone as a listed company.

In addition to serving as an Independent Director, Partha is the Chair of Kinara Capital’s IT Strategy Committee. Known for emphasizing human-centric design principles and building impact-oriented solutions with technology, Partha’s wide start-up mentorship experience will bring a fresh perspective to Kinara.

Hardika Shah, Founder and CEO, Kinara Capital, said, “The addition of Parthasarathy N. S. (Partha) as an Independent Director marks a strategic milestone for Kinara Capital. Partha’s tactical insights, gleaned from his extensive experience in technology delivery and building fortified leadership, will support our growth ambitions. Particularly, his hands-on experience with the consumerization of digital technology and knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) will support our innovations as we continue to invest further in tech and expand our in-house development. We are immensely honoured to have Partha join our Board of Directors.”

Parthasarathy N. S. (Partha), on joining Kinara Capital’s Board of Directors, said, “It is my privilege to join Kinara Capital as an Independent Director. Kinara’s commitment to financial inclusion and tech innovation is commendable, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success. I believe my experience in the technology and IT services sectors, along with my passion for sustainable growth and innovation, aligns perfectly with Kinara’s values. I look forward to collaborating with the board and management team to drive strategic initiatives and create value for all stakeholders.”