Mobavenue AI has appointed Vijay Basantani as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, he will lead the Company’s financial strategy, capital planning, and governance initiatives, which draws from his strong blend of strategic finance, operational finance and corporate governance expertise.
A seasoned Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience, Basantani has held key roles across globally recognised organisations, including Omnicom Media Group, Dentsu, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Infosys Technologies. Through these roles, he has gained extensive exposure to diverse financial ecosystems and complex business environments.
Basantani has significantly contributed to strengthening financial systems, enhancing governance frameworks, improving profitability, and enabling informed decision-making at the leadership level. His core areas of expertise include business planning and analysis, financial controllership, corporate legal and compliance, enterprise risk management, and financial strategy.
Commenting on his appointment, Vijay Basantani said, “I am excited to join Mobavenue AI at a time when AI is fundamentally reshaping the digital advertising ecosystem at an unprecedented pace. The Company’s strong focus on innovation, data intelligence, and measurable outcomes provides a solid foundation for sustainable growth for digital-first businesses worldwide. I look forward to strengthening financial strategy, enabling scalable expansion, and supporting Mobavenue AI’s vision of building transformative AI-native technologies from India for the world.”
Welcoming him to the leadership team, Ishank Joshi, MD and CEO, Mobavenue AI, said, “We are delighted to welcome Vijay to Mobavenue AI at a pivotal moment in our journey as we scale into a global AI-native platform from India. His deep experience across leading Indian institutions and global listed companies significantly strengthens our strategic depth as we accelerate into our next phase of growth.”
Kunal Kothari, Chairman, Co-Founder and COO of Mobavenue AI, further added, “Vijay brings a strong blend of financial expertise, strategic foresight, and governance excellence that will be instrumental in building a robust, scalable financial framework aligned with our long-term vision. His leadership will not only help drive disciplined execution and capital efficiency, but also enable us to deliver consistent, measurable value for our stakeholders while advancing our ambition of making digital growth more predictable and outcome-driven for businesses worldwide.”
