Poonawalla Fincorp has appointed Salil Hajarnis as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). His appointment was approved by the Board of Directors on 10th September, 2024, and took effect on 10th December, 2024. Hajarnis will lead the company’s technology strategy, focussing on digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven customer solutions.
With over two decades of experience in technology leadership, Hajarnis has worked in various 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.
Commenting on the appointment, Arvind Kapil, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Poonawalla Fincorp, said, “Hajarnis’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.”
Hajarnis’s global experience across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific further strengthens Poonawalla Fincorp’s commitment to leverage technology for growth. As CTO, he will shape the company’s technology roadmap, enhance operational efficiency and deliver superior customer experiences.
Expressing his vision for the role, Hajarnis said, “It’s time to be part of Poonawalla Fincorp’s journey as it redefines the financial services landscape. I look forward to collaborate with the team to create scalable, future-ready technology solutions that not only enhance efficiency, but also set new benchmarks in customer satisfaction.”
