Executive Overview
I believe that access to credit, when assessed fairly and objectively, can transform lives, livelihoods, and economies. In a country as diverse as India, credit is not just a financial product but a powerful enabler of dignity, opportunity, and growth. As Managing Director & CEO of TransUnion CIBIL, I have the privilege of leading an institution that plays a foundational role in India’s credit ecosystem. Our responsibility goes beyond data we help build trust between consumers, lenders, and businesses, enabling responsible access to credit at scale. Over the last two decades, I have held leadership roles across the BFSI and information services space, gaining a deep understanding of how data, technology, and policy intersect to drive sustainable economic outcomes. At CIBIL, this perspective translates into a strong focus on credit inclusion, data integrity, and innovation that benefits both the ecosystem and the end consumer. My leadership philosophy is simple: be accessible, stay authentic, and remain uncompromising on outcomes. I believe in building high-performing teams through clarity of purpose, empathy, and accountability, and in using storytelling to make complex ideas relatable and actionable. I am strongly driven by the belief that credit literacy must become a fundamental life skill for every Indian, and that credit inclusion must be advanced through responsible, ecosystem-wide action. Whether through institutional initiatives or everyday conversations, my focus remains on enabling informed credit behaviour and long-term financial resilience.
Career Timeline
- TransUnion CIBIL LimitedCurrent2017–Present· 9 yrs 8 mos
- Managing Director, Chief Executive OfficerCurrentDec 2024–Present
- Chief Revenue OfficerSep 2019–Dec 2024
- Vice President2017–Sep 2019
- May 2016–2017· 8 mos
- Head of Sales - Risk, South AsiaMay 2016–2017
- Jul 2008–Apr 2016· 7 yrs 9 mos
- Head - Large Private Banks, Insurance & TelecomJul 2008–Apr 2016
- May 2005–Jul 2008· 3 yrs 2 mos
- Channel Head - Western MumbaiMay 2005–Jul 2008
- Oct 2002–Aug 2003· 10 mos
- Trainee, ManagementOct 2002–Aug 2003
- Trainee, ManagementOct 2002–Aug 2003
Education
Senior Executive Leadership Program
Harvard Business SchoolMMS
Marketing
Welingkar Institute of ManagementB.E.
Electronics
VESITHSC
Science
Ramnarain Ruia CollegeSSC
SSC
Dr.Antonio Da Silva High School