New Delhi: Lendingtech startup, Lendingplate (Unifinz Capital India Limited, formerly Shree Worstex Limited), has announced the strategic appointment of three seasoned leaders to its executive team, aimed at accelerating the company’s growth and reshaping the digital lending landscape in India. Sagar Gogawat joins as Chief Business Officer (CBO), Ankur Koul as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and Srikanta Khatei as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
The new appointments come at a time when Lendingplate is focused on expanding its footprint in the rapidly evolving fintech space. Each of these leaders brings a wealth of experience in driving business growth, product innovation, and digital transformation.
Sagar Gogawat, with his extensive background in business strategy and product development, will take charge of Lendingplate’s business and product strategies. Previously, he was the Product Leader for India at GroundTruth and the Head of Product and GTM Strategy at P.C. Financial Services. In his new role, Sagar will work to enhance user experiences and promote sustainable growth for the company.
Kaushik Chatterjee, CEO of lendingplate (UCIL), commented “At lendingplate, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and bringing in the right leadership is key to that vision. Their combined expertise in business strategy, marketing innovation, and cutting-edge technology will drive our mission to make financial solutions more accessible, seamless, and impactful,”
“With significant expertise in business strategy, digital marketing, and technology-driven transformation, their leadership is set to drive lendingplate’s mission of redefining digital lending and financial accessibility across India.” he added.
Ankur Koul, Lendingplate’s new Chief Marketing Officer, brings a wealth of experience in digital marketing and strategic planning. He will lead the company’s marketing efforts, focusing on business expansion, customer acquisition, and brand development. Ankur previously served as the Associate Director of Digital Marketing at PayU, as well as roles at Lenskart, Google, and Jabong, where he managed high-ROI digital marketing campaigns.
Srikanta Khatei, Lendingplate’s new Chief Technology Officer, will lead the company’s digital transformation efforts, overseeing the development of innovative fintech solutions. Srikanta comes with decades of experience in IT leadership, having previously served as the Vice President of Technology at Trust More, Head of IT at SMC Finance, and Assistant Vice President at Home Credit India.
The combined leadership expertise of Sagar, Ankur, and Srikanta will be instrumental in Lendingplate’s journey toward delivering cutting-edge solutions in the digital lending and fintech sectors.
