Angel One appoints Ambarish Kenghe as Group CEO

Angel One has announced the appointment of Ambarish Kenghe as Group Chief Executive Officer. He will assume his role as CEO in March 2025.
Widely recognized as "AK" within the fintech community, Ambarish is a distinguished technology and product leader with extensive experience in fintech, e-commerce, and consumer electronics.
In his previous role as Vice President and General Manager at Google Pay APAC, Ambarish was instrumental in scaling Google Pay’s footprint and advancing the UPI ecosystem in India. He also played a pivotal role in the launch of Chromecast and contributed significantly to Google TV’s development.
Before Google, Ambarish served as Chief Product Officer at Myntra, where he spearheaded AI/ML powered innovations that redefined the fashion e-commerce landscape. Earlier in his career, he worked as a strategy consultant at Bain & Company in San Francisco and as an engineer specialising in high-speed switching at Cisco Systems in San Jose.
A prolific inventor with four patents to his name, AK exemplifies innovation and technical expertise. His academic journey includes an MBA from UC Berkeley, a master’s degree in computer science from Purdue University, a master’s degree in computer science and engineering from IIT Kanpur, and a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from AMU.
“With its focus on innovation and customer-centricity, Angel One has built a strong foundation. I am eager to work with the talented team to drive the next phase of growth and empower users with advanced financial solutions,” said Ambarish.
Dinesh Thakkar, Chairman and Managing Director of Angel One, welcomed Ambarish, stating “With his proven track record of driving innovation and deep expertise in the industry, he is the visionary leader we need to propel us into our next chapter of growth. Ambarish’s guidance will position us not only to keep pace with the everchanging financial landscape but also to lead the charge in transforming how financial services are delivered, empowering our customers with groundbreaking solutions and unparalleled value.”