Lentra has appointed Rajesh Kumar Rathanchand as Chief Executive Officer. The company has operated in the digital lending space, offering platforms that support end-to-end lending journeys across retail, business and agri segments. It has enabled financial institutions to process applications and credit decisions through configurable loan products and a usage-based model.
Rathanchand has brought over 30 years of experience in retail asset portfolios, SaaS ventures and analytics-led financial solutions. He has previously served as MD and CEO at TransUnion CIBIL and held leadership roles at HDFC Bank, where he has overseen retail credit and risk functions.
In his new role, he has been tasked with leading the company’s next phase of growth, with a focus on strengthening its technology platforms and expanding capabilities across credit risk and analytics.
D Venkatesh, Founder and Managing Director, Lentra, said,“The banking ecosystem is constantly evolving, with sophistication in managing credit, risk and analytics. With Rajesh joining to lead Lentra, we underscore our commitment to our clients. His extensive experience will be invaluable in our quest to be the most intelligent and scalable platform for lending processes.”
Rajesh Kumar Rathanchand said, “I am excited to join Lentra at a pivotal stage of its growth. The opportunity ahead is significant – not just in India, but across global markets still reliant on legacy infrastructure. I look forward to accelerating Lentra’s growth with sharper products, faster execution, and expanded global reach.”
