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Transbnk taps Amar Bhartia to drive global product vision
MUMBAI: Transbnk is cashing in on global experience to turbocharge its product game. The next-gen transaction banking platform has appointed Amar Bhartia as global product head, marking a strategic move as it gears up for international expansion.
A Deutsche Bank veteran, Amar brings over a decade of expertise in cash management, treasury solutions and fintech partnerships. At Deutsche Bank, he played a key role in rolling out Payment Acceptance across the APAC region, working with regulators, payment aggregators and fintech innovators.
“I’m excited to join Transbnk at such an exciting phase in its journey,” said the newly minted global product head Amar Bhartia. “The intersection of banking, fintech and digital infrastructure offers a rare chance to reimagine how institutions transact globally. I look forward to shaping world-class products and delivering real value for clients.”
Co-founder and CEO Vaibhav Tambe, welcomed the appointment, calling it a timely boost for Transbnk’s global ambitions. “Amar’s proven ability to scale banking-grade platforms will be vital as we expand our reach. With our recent Series B raise and Amar’s leadership, we’re powering ahead towards building a unified transaction-banking operating system for banks and enterprises,” he said.
The appointment follows Transbnk’s successful 25 million dollars Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The fresh capital will help strengthen its tech and product teams while driving expansion into Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
With Amar at the helm of product strategy, Transbnk seems ready to turn its global growth plans into a blockbuster sequel, one transaction at a time.
Brands
Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
