CoinDCX, a crypto exchange, has announced the appointment of Arvind Kathpalia, former President and Group Chief Risk Officer at Kotak Mahindra Bank, to its Advisory Board.
In this role, Kathpalia will provide strategic guidance on strengthening CoinDCX’s risk governance framework, fostering a culture of rigorous risk assessment, and aligning the company’s practices with global standards.
He will also advise the leadership team on long-term risk strategies, as CoinDCX continues to scale responsibly and build for a regulated future.
With his deep & rich leadership experience in risk management, technology-led transformations, operational excellence and strategy across Kotak, Standard Chartered, and ANZ, Kathpalia will advise CoinDCX on strengthening its risk culture, enhancing governance frameworks, and future-proofing operations as the industry transitions to a regulated environment.
Arvind Kathpalia said, “CoinDCX is at the forefront of building a safe and transparent digital asset ecosystem in India, at a time when Indians are rapidly recognizing crypto as a future asset class. As the industry transitions towards a more regulated framework, embedding robust risk governance will be critical. I look forward to working with the team to strengthen this foundation and help CoinDCX scale responsibly.”
Sumit Gupta, Co-founder of CoinDCX, said, “At CoinDCX, protecting customer assets through strong governance and compliance is our highest priority. We are committed to bringing the same level of rigor that traditional finance applies, ensuring our users experience the highest standards of safety and trust. The appointment of Mr Kathpalia, with his deep expertise in risk management, reinforces our mission to build a resilient, future-ready, and compliant exchange.”
