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Singapore Tourism Board collaborates with Ananya Panday to throw light on the city’s unique
Mumbai: The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has partnered with Bollywood actress Ananya Panday to showcase unique and surprising experiences that can only be ‘Made in Singapore’. Audiences will soon be able to watch Ananya in a 4 episode vlog series that promises to unveil a new, exciting and fun side of Singapore that will entice them to travel to the city. The series will shed fresh light on the city where ordinary experiences are made extraordinary in much unexpected ways.
Talking about the partnership, Ananya Panday said, “I have a great love for travelling, especially when it involves exploring hidden gems, discovering a different side of the city, and indulging the foodie in me. My recent adventure in Singapore was truly remarkable, providing unique experiences that made it an unforgettable journey that was truly one for the books. Each day allowed me to rediscover the beauty of this versatile destination and also reconnect with myself in the process. And I can’t wait to visit again soon.”
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) regional director, India, Middle East, South Asia & Africa GB Srithar on collaborating with Ananya said, “Singapore continues to be a top of mind destination, offering a rich tapestry of unique, exciting and memorable experiences to diverse travel segments, including the millennials. We are happy to collaborate with youth icon Ananya Panday as she explored Singapore’s refreshed and renewed experiences through an engaging travel vlog series. This series is an invitation to rediscover passions, reconnect with yourself, and create lasting memories. On any planned holidays, there are unscripted moments that make the holiday truly exhilarating. Singapore offers many moments to just immerse oneself and have fun. We hope Ananya’s vlog series inspires travellers to visit us soon and come to experience extraordinary offerings that can only be ‘Made in Singapore’.”
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
