Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited, a prominent player in the financial services sector and a 100% subsidiary of IndusInd Bank Ltd., has appointed Pankaj Khare as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With an illustrious career spanning over two and a half decades, Khare brings a wealth of expertise in business technology strategy, digital transformation, and global service delivery to his new role.
Khare’s extensive experience includes leadership positions in renowned organizations such as Indiabulls Housing Finance, Pine Labs, DMI (Digital Management, LLC), and IndiGo Airlines. Throughout his career, Khare has demonstrated strategic leadership, spearheading IT business transformation projects that leverage digital technologies to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.
As CIO of Bharat Financial Inclusion, Khare will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s IT strategy, with a focus on enhancing digital capabilities, ensuring information security, and fostering innovation. His proven track record of aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and effectively communicating with stakeholders positions him as a strategic asset to the company.
Khare’s appointment underscores Bharat Financial Inclusion’s commitment to leveraging technology to drive growth and better serve its diverse customer base. With Khare at the helm of the IT function, the company is poised to embark on a new phase of digital transformation and innovation, reaffirming its position as a leader in the financial inclusion space.