MobiKwik establishes advisory board, ropes in former SEBI Executive Director Radhakrishnan Nair, and former MD & CEO of SBI Cards, Hardayal Prasad

With a combined experience of eight decades across various financial domains such as banking, securities, insurance, investments, credit cards, payment services, and IPOs, Radhakrishnan Nair and Hardayal Prasad bring unique perspectives

MobiKwik, one of the country’s leading digital banking platforms, has set up an advisory board by roping in two industry stalwarts. Former SEBI Executive Director and IRDAI member, Radhakrishnan Nair and Former MD & CEO of SBI Cards & Payments Services and PNB Housing Finance Limited, Hardayal Prasad have joined MobiKwik’s advisory board, adding their wealth of expertise and experience to guide the company’s strategic growth and innovation.

The advisory board will help MobiKwik to enhance its understanding of regulations, compliance, and industry dynamics, further strengthening its position in the BFSI and fintech sectors.

“We welcome Radhakrishnan Nair and Hardayal Prasad to the MobiKwik Advisory Board. Their unique perspectives will bring a fresh approach to our strategic decision-making and serve as invaluable assets in our journey towards establishing ourselves as India’s leading digital banking platform,” said Upasana Taku, Co-Founder and COO, MobiKwik.

With a combined experience of eight decades across various financial domains such as banking, securities, insurance, investments, credit cards, payment services, and IPOs, Radhakrishnan Nair and Hardayal Prasad bring unique perspectives that are expected to drive innovation and propel MobiKwik towards even greater growth and success.

Radhakrishnan Nair, a highly accomplished professional with over 40 years of experience in the banking, securities, and insurance industries, has made significant contributions to the industry, holding key positions at regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. He is currently serving as an Independent Director in several other companies, including ICICI Bank and its subsidiaries.

“It’s an honour to join the advisory board at MobiKwik, a company that has always been at the forefront of democratising access to financial services in India. MobiKwik’s innovative digital banking platform and comprehensive financial product suite have revolutionised how consumers and merchants transact. I look forward to contributing my expertise to elevate the company’s success further and realise its mission of empowering millions of Indians with seamless and equitable access to financial services,” said Radhakrishnan Nair.

Hardayal Prasad, a seasoned professional with nearly 40 years of global experience building businesses across banking, housing, personal & SME, international operations, Trade Finance, Credit cards, etc., has held leadership positions at both National and International levels, leveraging technology to drive innovation and bring efficiency within organizations, while proactively managing investors and shareholders to create lasting value. Most recently, he served as the advisor to PNB Housing Finance Limited, where he previously was the MD & CEO for over two years.

“MobiKwik’s commitment to making financial services accessible to all is truly inspiring, and I look forward to becoming a part of this mission. I am confident that our collective expertise will contribute to establishing MobiKwik as the go-to digital banking platform for Bharat,” said Hardayal Prasad.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ET Edge Insights, its management, or its members

Scroll to Top