CRED, a payment platform has announced the appointment of Arvind Kathpalia as Advisor on Risk and Compliance. Arvind comes with over three decades of experience in financial services, risk management, and governance.
Arvind’s extensive leadership background includes serving as President and Group Chief Risk Officer at Kotak Mahindra Bank, where he was instrumental in building robust risk management systems and guiding the bank through critical growth phases. He has held senior positions in ANZ Grindlays in Australia and India, leading transformational projects and sharpening his expertise in consumer banking, operations and technology.
Arvind Kathpalia said, “CRED’s focus on rewarding financial prudence is a bold and timely mission. As the ecosystem becomes more interconnected and complex, I look forward to working with a team that is committed to enabling financial progress for the creditworthy, and building for the long term.”
Kunal Shah, founder, CRED, said, “At CRED, the principle that it pays to be good doesn’t just apply to our members; it guides every decision we make. Arvind’s track record of building financial products that millions of Indians trust is an inspiration. His experience in risk management and compliance will be instrumental as we continue building CRED into a trusted institution, and I’m excited to learn from him as we advance towards that vision.”
