Bengaluru-based unicorn startup Perfios, a leading B2B SaaS fintech company, has announced the appointment of Rajesh Kini as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This latest addition is part of Perfios’ larger strategy to strengthen its financial and operational framework as it prepares for its next phase of growth and global expansion.
Strategic Leadership Moves
In the past year, Perfios has made significant strides in building a robust leadership team. Along with Rajesh Kini as the new CFO, the company previously appointed Sridhar Narayan as Chief Business Officer (CBO), Sumit Nigam as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Anu Mathew as Chief People Officer (CPO). These strategic hires are aimed at positioning the company for long-term success as it scales globally.
Who Is Rajesh Kini?
Rajesh Kini is a Chartered Accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from St. Joseph College of Commerce, Bengaluru. With over 25 years of experience in financial leadership, Rajesh brings a wealth of knowledge to Perfios. He previously worked with Infosys, where he served as the CFO of their product subsidiary and led the Corporate Accounting Group. His experience and strategic financial expertise align with Perfios’ vision of sustainable growth.
Perfios: Innovating in Fintech
Perfios, founded in 2008, is a global B2B SaaS company that serves the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors across 18 countries. The company works with over 1,000 financial institutions, offering solutions that streamline processes such as origination, onboarding, decisioning, underwriting, and monitoring. Perfios helps its clients access faster credit and financial services, delivering an impressive 8.2 billion data points annually to aid in decision-making.
Enhancing Financial Performance
The appointment of Rajesh Kini as CFO is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing Perfios’ financial performance. His experience will help the company improve margins, optimize operational efficiency, and guide Perfios through its global expansion plans. Rajesh’s leadership will be vital as Perfios continues to make strategic investments and expand its reach in the fintech sector, both in India and internationally.
CEO Vision for Perfios
Sabyasachi Goswami, CEO of Perfios, expressed his excitement over Rajesh’s appointment: “We are delighted to welcome Rajesh to the Perfios family. His deep financial expertise and proven leadership in driving growth and financial efficiency will be instrumental as we embark on our next phase of expansion. Rajesh’s strategic insights will greatly enhance our financial strategy and help us achieve our vision of transforming the financial technology landscape both in India and globally.”
Kini Excitement About Joining
Rajesh Kini is equally excited about his new role at Perfios, stating, “Joining Perfios at such a pivotal time is truly exciting for me. Perfios is a remarkable made-in-India-for-the-world brand that exemplifies the potential of our innovations in the financial sector. The company’s achievements in the financial technology domain are outstanding, demonstrated by their strong collaborations across all major BFSI institutions in the country.”
Rajesh added, “I look forward to working with the talented team at Perfios to further optimize our financial efficiency, enhance financial governance, and drive strategic investments, ensuring sustained profitability and growth for the future.”
Perfios Joins the Unicorn Club
Earlier this year, Perfios made headlines by joining the unicorn startup club after raising $80 million in funding from Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), the late-stage investment arm of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. This significant funding has allowed Perfios to accelerate its growth and continue its mission of driving financial innovation across the globe.
Perfios’ decision to appoint Rajesh Kini as CFO is a strategic move that underscores the company’s commitment to growth, financial efficiency, and global expansion. With Rajesh’s leadership and Perfios’ innovative fintech solutions, the company is well-positioned to transform the financial technology landscape in India and beyond.
