Paytm, India’s largest mobile payments and commerce platform, on Thursday announced the appointment of former Reserve Bank of India Deputy General Manager Vipin Surelia to its leadership team. Vipin has also previously worked with National Payments Council of India (NPCI) as its head – product development.
He has joined Paytm as a Vice President and will spearhead the Risk and Compliance division.
Vipin said on his appointment, “Being the foremost Indian brand when it comes to mobile payments and commerce, Paytm today needs no introduction. Having been involved with the payments industry throughout my professional career, I was looking for an opportunity like Paytm where I could put the insights I have gained over the years to good use. I see great synergy between myself and the organisation, and am eagerly looking forward to begin this latest chapter in my career.”
Vipin is a B.Tech graduate from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology. He has been integrally involved with the payments industry for more than 19 years.
Amit Sinha, vice-president – HR, Paytm, said, “We are looking to constantly evolve and grow by consolidating our business offerings. By bringing a prominent industry veteran like Vipin on board, we have acquired an invaluable resource that will enable Paytm reach higher levels of growth and scale through his proficiency, acumen and profound industry knowledge.”
Vipin’s association with the payments industry can be determined from the fact that he has worked on every payment instrument existing in the country, with the exception of mobile wallets. He was a member of the founding team at NPCI and spent six years building up the organisation as a part of the executive management team.