Tejas Maniar has been hired as the Chief Digital Officer of Fino Payments Bank (CDO). Fino Bank’s board of directors recently approved a minority strategic investment in New Delhi-based fintech Paysprint Private Limited, prompting the appointment.
Fino Bank’s phygital concept is based on a robust physical network that is supported by digital platforms across India. The Bank’s objective is to build a strong digital ecosystem that increases customer experience to suit the ambitions of its rising India or Bharat customer group.
Tejas has almost two decades of banking expertise, most of which has been in the digital sector. Tejas will play a key role in Fino Payments Bank’s next-generation Digital Roadmap and Strategy as CDO (Fino 2.0).
He will be responsible for building the digital ecosystem that can leverage the vast existing physical footprint of the bank and developing new digital assets.
Rishi Gupta, MD & CEO, Fino Payments Bank said, “Digital will drive the Fino 2.0 journey as we look to expand our digital footprint and engage with the tech savvy millennial and young customers. Tejas Maniar with his rich expertise in developing digital platforms and working on transformational initiatives in the banking space will be a great asset to us. We are certain that under his leadership our digital team will offer solutions that enhance customer experience.”
“I am excited to be part of a new age bank and a pioneering fintech that has tremendous growth potential. It will be my endeavour to work with the leadership as well as teams across to build cutting edge digital assets that enhance customer engagement and experience, driving revenue along the way,” said Tejas Maniar, CDO, Fino Payments Bank.
An Electronics Engineer with an MMS in Marketing, Tejas Maniar joins Fino Bank from IDFC First Bank where he served as Head of Digital Platforms and Solutions. Prior to that, he was with HDFC Bank having worked across digital functions overlooking creation of digital products, platforms, solutions and assets.
