Mumbai: BharatPe, a financial services and UPI payments platform, has announced two strategic appointments to bolster its leadership team: Rajesh C as Head of Finance and Himanshu Nazkani as Head of Investments. These hires come as BharatPe enters its next phase of growth, reinforcing its commitment to a future-ready leadership bench.
Rajesh C, with over two decades of experience in financial planning, business finance, accounting, and regulatory reporting, will lead BharatPe’s finance function, treasury, and taxation. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President – Finance at SBI Card, where he was part of the core team managing one of India’s largest IPOs. He has also held positions at ABN Amro-RBS and GE Capital, bringing a proven track record in strategic planning and growth execution. In his new role, Rajesh will be pivotal in strengthening BharatPe’s financial foundation as the company scales new businesses.
Himanshu Nazkani joins as Head of Investments, tasked with driving BharatPe’s investment and insurance strategy, identifying strategic opportunities, and building partnerships to accelerate growth across Mutual Fund, Digital Gold, Fixed Deposit, and Insurance verticals. Himanshu brings extensive experience across fintech, wealthtech, and venture capital. Prior to BharatPe, he was Vice President – Strategy at CarDekho Group, COO of NYE Money, and held leadership roles at Kristal.ai, Elevar Equity, and Religare Global Asset Management.
Nalin Negi, CEO, BharatPe, said, “As BharatPe gears up for its next phase of growth, strengthening our leadership bench with seasoned professionals is vital. Rajesh’s deep financial expertise and proven track record in strategic planning and IPO readiness will be instrumental in ensuring a strong financial foundation as we scale. Himanshu’s rich experience in fintech and investments will further bolster our efforts in identifying new opportunities and building long-term growth drivers. I am delighted to welcome both of them to the BharatPe family and look forward to their contributions.”
Rajesh C, Head of Finance, BharatPe, added, “BharatPe has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth over the years. I look forward to working with the leadership team to continue the momentum further and contribute to its exciting growth journey.”
Himanshu Nazkani, Head of Investments, BharatPe, said, “BharatPe has built a unique position in India’s fintech landscape by solving real-world problems at scale. With its technology-led approach and strong foundation, the company is poised for exponential growth. I am excited to contribute to this journey by shaping BharatPe’s investment & Insurance strategy and building innovative businesses that deliver long-term value.”
