Anuradha Kumari
Chief Operating Officer @ PayU Finance (Prosus Fintech) | ex-Goldman Sachs | SPJIMR
PayU•Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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I am a global business leader with 12+ years of experience driving growth, transformation, and scale in fintech and financial services across India, UAE, Eastern Europe, LATAM, and SEA. Currently as COO at PayU Finance, I lead a 200+ member team focused on scaling our credit business, driving operational excellence, and unlocking organizational potential through AI-first initiatives. Proven track record in: - Scaling businesses and executing large-scale transformations - Embedding AI across customer experience, operations, marketing and analytics - M&A execution and financial strategy - Governance, risk, and regulatory alignment in complex markets Known for bridging strategy with execution, enabling organizations to innovate and grow sustainably. Beyond the day-to-day, I founded PayU’s Global D&I Council, championing inclusion across 17 countries. I also advise startups on scaling and product strategy.
Career Timeline
- PayUCurrentMar 2017–Present· 9 yrs 6 mos
- Chief Operating Officer, PayU FinanceCurrentApr 2024–Present
- Global Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) HeadSep 2020–May 2024
- Chief Of Staff to Global CEOApr 2019–Aug 2020
- PayU Diversity Council Co-chairApr 2019–May 2024
- Senior Manager, Global Finance TeamMar 2017–Mar 2020
- May 2015–Mar 2017· 1 yr 10 mos
- Investment Banking AnalystMay 2015–Mar 2017
- Aug 2014–Oct 2014· 2 mos
- Autumn Intern | Investment BankingAug 2014–Oct 2014
- Mar 2014–Mar 2015· 1 yr
- Placement CoordinatorMar 2014–Mar 2015
- Jun 2011–Apr 2013· 1 yr 10 mos
- Derivatives, Forex marketsJun 2011–Apr 2013
- May 2010–Jun 2010· 1 mo
- Intern, SummerMay 2010–Jun 2010
Education
PGDM
Finance
SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & ResearchBE
Electronics and Communication
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani