IANS | 05 May, 2024
The One97 Communications Limited (OCL), which owns Paytm, on Saturday
announced to expand its leadership team to build a large and profitable
payment and financial services distribution business.
Bhavesh
Gupta, President and Chief Operating Officer, who was overseeing the
payments and lending businesses, has decided to take a career break due
to “personal reasons”, the company said in a statement.
He will be transitioning to an advisory role, offering guidance for Paytm’s growth initiatives until the end of the year.
Vijay
Shekhar Sharma, Founder and CEO, Paytm, thanked Bhavesh Gupta for his
contributions and his role in ensuring a smooth transition.
“Our
focus on payments and lending is stronger than ever, and I will work
with the seasoned leaders that we have in each of our businesses to
execute our plans,” said Sharma.
Gupta said he looks forward to supporting Paytm in an advisory role.
“I
am confident of Paytm reaching new heights given the depth of
leadership in payments and financial services that has been built over
the past few years,” he said.
The company has also undertaken
leadership transitions within its wealth subsidiary where Rakesh Singh
has recently been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Paytm
Money Ltd (PML).
Varun Sridhar, former head of Paytm Money Ltd,
now leads as CEO at Paytm Services Pvt Ltd (PSPL), marking a transition
to new leadership responsibilities.
“I am also excited about the
direction that we have taken under the leadership of Varun to expand
Paytm’s role in deepening penetration of mutual fund and wealth
management products in our country,” said Sharma.
“I welcome
Rakesh to Paytm Wealth business where we are committed to build
world-class technology led wealth offerings to young Indians,” he added.
Singh said that stepping into the role of CEO at Paytm Money Ltd is “both an honour and a responsibility”.