Visa appoints Sujai Raina as Country Manager to oversee India operations

By Gloria Mathias

Visa has announced the appointment of Sujai Raina as the Country Manager for India. In his new role, Sujai will be responsible for the India business, leading and executing Visa’s strategic initiatives in the market, partnering with clients and managing the payments ecosystem.

Sandeep Ghosh will continue as the Group Country Manager for India and South Asia, overseeing operations in India and other subcontinental markets, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives.

Sujai joined Visa in 2020 and previously served as Vice President and Head of Business Development in India. In addition to his responsibilities as Country Manager, he will continue to head business development for Visa in India. He has played an instrumental role in driving Visa’s sales strategy in the country and ensuring performance and growth for Visa and its clients in India.

“Sujai’s role as Country Manager marks an important step in our commitment to the Indian market. We are confident that under his leadership, Visa will continue to deliver exceptional value to clients, partners and consumers in India”, said Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager, Visa India and South Asia.

“India’s growth trajectory, and the scale and sophistication of its payment systems, presents a significant opportunity for the continued growth of secure digital payments, driving cash displacement, financial inclusion and digital empowerment, at scale. I look forward to building on the strength of our brand and the trust we enjoy powering the next phase of Visa’s growth in India” said Sujai Raina, Country Manager for Visa India.

India is a critical growth market for Visa, and this announcement reflects its commitment to the market and the potential it offers to scale digital payments through solutions that are tailored to its unique needs.