National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced the appointment of Vishal Anand Kanvaty as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO).  

In his new role, Kanvaty will be taking care of the new-age technology and shall be responsible for the transformational journey of NPCI. 

With over two decades of professional experience, Kanvaty was previously managing the portfolio of Chief Market Innovation at NPCI. Joined in 2017, he has also managed Product and Innovations profiles at NPCI. 

He has demonstrated thought leadership in new applications of technology to business process automation and has experience in launching various credit card, e-commerce, and mobile banking products with operational exposure, NPCI said in a statement. In addition, he possesses experience in financial inclusion and has spearheaded the strategy and implementation of various products including M-POS/ mobile wallet.

“Mr Kanvaty has been an invaluable member of our team for six years, and we are thrilled to see him assume this new and important role. As our new CTO, he brings with him a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience in the field of technology and innovation. His leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence will be instrumental in driving the company’s growth journey,” said Dilip Asbe, MD & CEO, NPCI.

Kanvaty holds a Bachelor's degree in Technology from JNTU, Hyderabad and is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad.