BharatPe, India’s financial services and UPI payments platform, has appointed Ajit Kumar as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Kumar will lead BharatPe’s technology strategy and innovation agenda, focusing on product excellence, scalability, and reliability across its payments and lending platforms.
Ajit Kumar brings over 19 years of experience, combining engineering expertise, strategic foresight, and leadership skills. Prior to joining BharatPe, he served as Senior Vice President – Engineering at Paytm. Earlier in his career, he held senior technology leadership roles at Snapdeal (Shopo), Times Internet, and SAP Labs, where he focused on building scalable platforms and driving innovation and organizational growth.
Nalin Negi, Chief Executive Officer, BharatPe, said, “We are delighted to welcome Ajit to the BharatPe leadership team. His proven experience in building scalable fintech platforms and his deep understanding of payments and UPI infrastructure will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and strengthen our technology stack. Ajit’s leadership will be key in driving BharatPe’s mission of empowering millions of merchants and consumers through cutting-edge fintech solutions.”
Ajit Kumar, Chief Technology Officer, BharatPe, said, “I am excited to join BharatPe at a pivotal time in its growth journey. BharatPe has been a catalyst in shaping India’s fintech ecosystem, and I look forward to working with the talented team to build resilient, high-performance platforms that redefine digital payments and credit accessibility for merchants and consumers alike.”
