Poonawalla Fincorp appoints Fiserv's Salil Hajarnis as CTO
Poonawalla Fincorp, a Cyrus Poonawalla Group-promoted non-banking finance company, has announced the appointment of Salil Hajarnis as chief technology officer (CTO), said a statement issued today.
His appointment was approved by the board of directors on September 11, 2024, and will take effect on December 10, 2024. He will lead the company's technology strategy, focusing on digital transformation and AI-driven customer solutions.
With over two decades of experience in technology leadership, he has worked in roles spanning enterprise architecture, software engineering, and AI integration. At Fiserv, as head of technology for India, he led major initiatives including AI and API-enabled solutions, real-time integrations, and platform modernisation across key markets in India, ASEAN, and Australia.
Prior to Fiserv, he held senior roles at Capgemini, where he managed complex transformations and built technology-driven customer experiences and aided in building the technology strategy for lending businesses of global financial institutions. His expertise includes modernising legacy systems, enhancing platform capabilities, and delivering innovative lending and payment solutions.
«Salil’s expertise in AI, enterprise architecture, and digital innovation makes him an invaluable addition to our leadership team. His proven ability to execute large-scale technology transformations will be instrumental in enhancing customer experiences and driving our competitive edge in the NBFC space,» said Arvind Kapil, managing director
