CRED Welcomes Arvind Kathpalia As Advisor On Risk And Compliance
He has held senior positions in ANZ Grindlays in Australia and India
CRED, the most rewarding payments platform for the affluent, has appointed Arvind Kathpalia as advisor on risk and compliance. With over three decades of experience in financial services, risk management, and governance, Arvind will play a critical role in solidifying CRED’s commitment to enabling members’ financial progress.
Arvind’s extensive leadership background includes serving as President and Group Chief Risk Officer at Kotak Mahindra Bank, where he was instrumental in building robust risk management systems and guiding the bank through critical growth phases. He has held senior positions in ANZ Grindlays in Australia and India, leading transformational projects and sharpening his expertise in consumer banking, operations and technology.
As fintech continues to drive convergence between finance and technology, management of systemic risk is a key pillar of long-term growth and stability. Arvind’s leadership will enable CRED to expand its offerings while upholding its commitment to delivering a trusted experience to its members.
Arvind Kathpalia said, "CRED’s focus on rewarding financial prudence is a bold and timely mission. As the ecosystem becomes more interconnected and complex, I look forward to working with a team that is committed to enabling financial progress for the creditworthy, and building for the long term.”
Kunal Shah, founder, CRED, said, "At CRED, the principle that it pays to be good doesn’t just apply to our members; it guides every decision we make. Arvind’s track record of building financial products that millions of Indians trust is an inspiration. His experience in risk management and compliance will be instrumental as we continue building CRED into a trusted institution, and I’m excited to learn from him as we advance towards that vision."
