[ { "name": "Mr. Ramesh Venkataraman", "title": "Chairman - Non Executive Director", "canonical": "https://www.wsfxglobalpay.com/board-of-directors/mr-ramesh-venkataraman", "decs": "Ramesh Venkataraman runs Avest, a private equity investment firm advising IDO, a UAE-based sovereign wealth fund, as well as making direct investments in Asia. He is currently the lead director on the board of Rak Airport and chairs the Executive Committee for several IDO portfolio companies including Rak Airport, Rak Economic Zone and Falcon Technologies.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/newRamesh.png", "number": 1, "description": "Between 2012-16, Ramesh ran Samena Capital’s Private Equity business and first private equity fund (closed in 2013 and fully invested by 2016), and served on the firm’s investment committee. He was also Chairman of the Executive Committee and Board Member of Rak Ceramics, a $1 billion globally-leading ceramics manufacturer listed in the UAE and controlled by Samena where he oversaw a transformational value creation programme. Ramesh served on the boards of four other companies that Samena has minority stakes in – Flemingo (leading UAE-based emerging markets travel retailer), Mahindra Two Wheelers (India/France-based two wheeler manufacturer and subsidiary of the $16 billion Mahindra Group), Rak Logistics (Singapore-based buy-and-build platform in 3P Logistics), and Dynamatic Technologies (listed India/Europe-based aerospace and automotive precision engineering manufacturer).", "description1": " Previously, Ramesh was a Managing Director in London with Bridgepoint Capital, the leading European mid-market buyout firm. Bridgepoint investments that he was involved in included the €728 million buy-out in 2007 of the Education division of Wolters Kluwer where he was a board director and oversaw the company’s transformation into a leading e-learning provider; the 2010 MBI of Lumison, a UK IT services provider; and two follow-on joint ventures in India for Bridgepoint portfolio companies in e-learning and healthcare services.", "description2": "Prior to joining Bridgepoint in 2007, Ramesh was a partner with McKinsey & Company’s New York and then Mumbai Offices and lead the firm’s High Tech and Telecom practice for Asia. Ramesh was active in building “greenfield” businesses for his clients including Reliance Communications, L&T, ITC, Wipro and Patni Computers and several leading private equity firms, playing “hands on” roles spanning strategy, organisation building, and execution support. He also advised the Prime Minister’s Office on telecom and technology policy and worked closely between 1999-2006 with Nasscom, the association for Indian offshore IT and BPO firms, in shaping industry strategy, global positioning and regulation.", "description3": "Ramesh is a frequent speaker at private equity forums including EMPEA, AVCJ and SuperReturns, has been interviewed by leading TV news channels and financial publications including the BBC, CNBC, NDTV (India), Financial Times, Economic Times (India) and Business Standard (India), and been published in the McKinsey Quarterly, Wall Street Journal, Indian Express, and the Economist online. In 2005, Ramesh was chosen for the prestigious Young Achiever award by the Indo-American society.", "description4": "Ramesh has a B.Tech in electronics and communications engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur (National Talent Scholar), an M.Phil. in International Relations from Oxford University (Inlaks Scholar), and an M.P.A. with distinction in Economics and Public Policy from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs (Woodrow Wilson Fellow).", "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramesh-venkataraman-1307106?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app" }, { "name": "Asha H. Shah", "title": "Woman - Independent Director", "decs": "Ms. Asha Himanshu Shah, aged 58 year, is a Master of Commerce from Mumbai University. She has worked for over 34 years in UTI MF (erstwhile UTI) handling various corporate departments such as NRI Investments, Advertising & Publicity, Territory Manager etc. as well as the largest Branch of UTI MF in India – Mumbai Main, the largest in terms of funds mobilization apart from other Branches at Juhu (JVPD) and Vashi.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/newAsha.png", "number": 1, "description": "She structured, designed and introduced the first dedicated fund for NRIs, UTI NRI Fund in 1998. She has worked extensively in setting up the infrastructure for the NRI business in UAE. She has travelled extensively in the Gulf Region.", "description1": " Asha Shah was responsible for Corporate Branding & Visibility, Overall Promotion and Publicity of entire product range, New Product launch campaigns, Empanelment and Review of Advertising & PR agencies in her stint at the corporate office. As Territory Manager, Ms. Asha Shah successfully handled a workforce of around a dozen branches and supervised & guided a team of 30 Marketing Officers, 60 Chief Representatives & 12,000 Agents. Ms. Asha Shah has been recognized by UTI MF several times for her achievements.", "description2": "With sheer, dedication, application, sincerity and integrity, she rose to the rank of Senior Vice President, which position was held by her at the time of retirement on 31st March, 2018.", "description3": "", "description4": "", "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-shah-6b36386b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app" }, { "name": "Mr. Brij Gopal Daga", "title": "Independent Director", "decs": "Besides being a post Graduate in Commerce, Mr. Brij Gopal Daga possesses professional qualifications in varied disciplines, viz., company secretary, banking, accountancy and co-operation from recognized national and international institutions.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/BGDaga.jpg", "number": 2, "description": "Mr. Daga began his career in 1962, when he joined Reserve Bank of India. He joined UTI in 1987 as a Senior Executive and retired as Executive Director in 2001He gained thorough knowledge of Capital and Securities Markets, regulatory requirements and compliances by virtue of his heading the secondary market operations at UTI and also being an active member on the boards of stock market institutions, such as a stock exchange, a custodian firm, a broking company and depositories. He was Managing Director of Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. during 2001-03. He has served on many committees relating to mutual funds and capital market including those of Securities & Exchange Board of India.", "description1": "", "description2": "", "description3": "", "description4": "" }, { "name": "Mr. Srikrishna Narasimhan ", "title": "Whole-Time Director and Chief Executive Officer", "decs": "Srikrishna Narasimhan is a seasoned leader in the Foreign Exchange and Fintech industry, with over two decades of experience in driving business transformation, strategic expansion, and digital innovation. He has a proven track record in building and scaling businesses, forging long-term financial partnerships, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance global forex and remittance solutions. His expertise spans retail forex, prepaid payment solutions, international remittances, and regulatory frameworks, with a strong ability to align business strategy with emerging digital trends.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/Srikrishna.webp", "number": 1, "description": "Currently serving as the CEO of WSFx Global Pay, Srikrishna is leading the company’s transformation into a next-generation Forex Fintech, integrating digital platforms and seamless payment solutions to revolutionize cross-border transactions. Under his leadership, WSFx has expanded into a technology-driven, digital-first financial services provider, offering advanced forex and remittance solutions tailored to corporates, partners, students and individual customers. His key contributions include developing and launching prepaid forex card solutions, driving platform-based innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency and customer engagement. His commitment to digital transformation has positioned WSFx as a leader in the Forex Fintech ecosystem, bridging the gap between traditional forex services and the evolving needs of a digitally connected world.", "description1": "With a visionary approach to digital transformation, Srikrishna continues to steer WSFx Global Pay toward market leadership in the Forex Fintech space, setting new industry benchmarks and driving platform-based financial solutions that redefine the future of forex and remittances.", "description2": "Prior to joining WSFx, Srikrishna served as CEO & Executive Director at Essel Finance VKC Forex Ltd., where he played a pivotal role in building and scaling the company. He was instrumental in transforming Essel Finance VKC Forex from a startup into one of India’s leading foreign exchange providers, establishing its pan-India presence and positioning it among the top-ranked money changers in the forex industry.", "description3": "Srikrishna holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) from IIM-Calcutta and has a science background, equipping him with a strong analytical and strategic mindset to navigate the evolving financial landscape.", "description4": "", "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsrikrishna?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app" }, { "name": "Mr. Ravinder Singh Amar ", "title": "Independent Director", "decs": "", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/newRavinder.png", "number": 1, "description": "Mr. Ravinder Singh Amar is graduate with Honours in Political Science and Economics as the second elective. Mr. Amar possesses professional qualification in banking. He began his career in the year 1987 with Reserve Bank of India. With a distinguished career spanning 37 years at the Reserve Bank of India, he retired as Chief General Manager, having held various key roles primarily in Supervision, Foreign Exchange, and Consumer Protection. Notably, he also contributed to a committee aimed at enhancing the Banking Ombudsman Scheme of Reserve Bank of India. ", "description1": "", "description2": "", "description3": "", "description4": "", "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravinder-amar-b4710525?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app" }, { "name": "Mr. Srikrishna Narasimhan ", "title": "Whole-Time Director and Chief Executive Officer", "decs": "Mr. Srikrishna brings over two decades of experience in the foreign exchange industry. He has comprehensive knowledge of foreign exchange, prepaid forex products and of the regulatory framework and practices in the forex arena. His last assignment was as CEO & ED at Essel Finance VKC Forex Ltd.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/Srikrishna.webp", "number": 5, "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nsrikrishna?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app", "type": "key-manager" }, { "name": "Pooja Mishra", "title": "Chief Financial officer", "decs": "A Qualified Chartered Accountant with 18+ years of experience in areas of Accounts, Finance, Audit Taxation, Budgeting, MIS, Fund Planning & Fund Management with leading organizations. A strategic planner with proven ability to improve operations, impact business growth and maximize profits through achievement in finance management, cost reduction, internal controls, talent development and productivity improvement.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/newPooja.png", "number": 6, "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-mishra-b141b887?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app", "type": "key-manager" }, { "name": "Ilamparithi J", "title": "Chief Product Officer", "decs": "Mr. Ilamparithi J holds MBA degree from the Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM, Trichy), B. Tech from the AC Tech, Anna University. He has completed an Advanced Program in Fintech and Financial Blockchain from IIM Calcutta.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/newIllam.webp", "number": 7, "description": "Mr. Ilamparithi J brings a diverse range of experience to his role, with a strong background in the Foreign Exchange Business, including Digital & Retail Forex, and Remittances. He has held key positions in his previous employment at Thomas Cook India Limited.", "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilamparithij?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app", "type": "key-manager" }, { "name": "Chethan S A", "title": "Business Head - Retail & Key Alliances", "decs": "With over 20 years of experience in Forex Industry Chethan lays the foundation to a deep rooted sales network. He also aligns the company's activities in strategy, marketing and takes care of remittances pan-India. His previous assignment was with Essel Finance VKC Forex Ltd. as their National Head, for remittance and also aided in acquisition of corporate business.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/chethan.png", "number": 8, "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/chethan-sa-a3597444?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app", "type": "key-manager" }, { "name": "Vanishree Visrodia", "title": "Business Head - Corporate & Strategic Alliance", "decs": "Vani brings in 18 years of rich experience in the money changing business. She was previously associated with renowned brands like VKC Forex and Centrum Direct. She now heads Strategic Alliance & Corporate tie-ups for India at Wsfx global pay.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/newVaani.webp", "number": 9, "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/vani-visrodia-87a061179?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app", "type": "key-manager" }, { "name": "Roshan Dalal", "title": "Sr.Vice President - Treasury & Ops", "decs": "A Forex & Treasury veteran in Money Changing Industry, Roshan brings over 27 years of experience and was last associated with brands like, Weizmann Forex Ltd., Centrum Direct and UAE Exchange.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/newRoshan.webp", "number": 10, "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshan-dalal-a5356a19?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app", "type": "key-manager" }, { "name": "Praveen Koppikar", "title": "Principal Officer", "decs": "Praveen joins us with over 20 years of rich foreign exchange experience. He was last associated with Tata Capital. Praveen Koppikar helms the reins to the company’s compliance department and is the Principal Officer at Wsfx global pay.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/newPraveen.webp", "number": 11, "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveen-koppikar-78018b251?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app", "type": "key-manager" }, { "name": "Khushboo Doshi", "title": "Company Secretary", "decs": "Khushboo Doshi, a Qualified Company Secretary with 7+ years of experience in areas of Listing Compliances, Secretarial and Legal work. Focused and Goal driven she has dexterously managed overall compliances in her previous organisations. She has good interface with Shareholders. She has held the position of consultant at Mehta & Mehta, Company Secretaries & Legal Advisory Firm.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/newKhushboo.webp", "number": 12, "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/khushboo-doshi-822a4b216?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app", "type": "key-manager" }, { "name": "Rohan Parab", "title": "Vice President & Product Head – Cards", "decs": "15+ years in shaping the payments & fintech ecosystem through product management, business growth, and strategy. Building impactful prepaid & digital solutions. Recognized for contributions to the payments industry by the World Payment Congress as one of the \"50 Most Influential Payment Professional\" and \"Most Admired BFSI Professional\"", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/rohan_parab.jpg", "number": 13, "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohan-parab-0a96b83b/ ", "type": "key-manager" }, { "name": "Gaurang Vora", "title": "Senior Vice President & Head – Technology", "decs": "Mr. Gaurang Vora is a seasoned technology and delivery leader with over 25 years of experience helping organisations transform and scale through technology. With a career spanning FinTech, EdTech, Healthcare, Insurance, System Integration and Retail, he brings a practical, cross-industry perspective on building digital platforms that drive real business impact.
He has held leadership roles at SBI Life Insurance, Spice Money, LRN Technologies, Imagenet LLC, and Dimension Data, where he led major transformation initiatives, modernised legacy systems, and built scalable platforms supporting millions of users. Known for his calm, structured leadership style, Gaurang excels at turning complex technology challenges into clear, actionable strategies.
Recognised as a thought leader in delivery excellence, he has earned honours such as the CIO Next 100 Award, Young Leader Award, and Top 15 Global PMO Influencer. He also serves on the PMO Global Awards judging panel and the PMI-PMOGA South Asia Hub Board.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/Gaurang-Vora.jpg", "number": 14, "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurang-vora🇮🇳-a0255a1b", "type": "key-manager" }, { "name": "Ravi Dubey", "title": "Sr. Vice President & Head - D2C", "decs": "Ravi Dubey is a seasoned digital and D2C growth leader with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling digital-first and e-commerce businesses. He brings deep expertise in performance marketing, CRM, customer retention, and omnichannel strategy, with a strong track record of driving end-to-end growth across the customer lifecycle.", " link": "Read More", "image": "images/bod/ravi_dubey.png", "number": 15, "linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-dubey", "type": "key-manager" } ]