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EaseMyTrip Teams Up with 20th IIFA Awards as Travel Partner
New Delhi: EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s leading online travel aggregators, has partnered with 20th IIFA Awards 2019 for the third time in a row. IIFA, one of the biggest annual awards of Bollywood presented by International Indian Film Academy, will be celebrated at its own deck for the first time in 20 years of its existence. With this association, EaseMyTrip will be taking care of all the travel & stay arrangements for the attendees at IIFA 2019 making them one of the key sponsors of the event.
The International Indian Film Academy Awards (primarily known as the IIFA Awards) are presented every year to honour the outstanding performances of actors and experts in the movie business. After hosting the awards in different cities across the globe, the global phenomenon is finally coming to India as the celebration of 20 years of its existence. The blend of Indian Cinema, fashion, music and dance be held in Mumbai on 16th and 18th September at the Dome NSCI SVP Stadium.
A press conference recently organized at the Sahara Star Hotel, Mumbai, on 5th September, 2019 to reveal some exciting details witnessing Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Madhuri Dixit along with some dignitaries and partners. Mr. Prashant Pitti, Non-Executive Director, EaseMyTrip was also present at this star-studded event.
Talking about this alliance, Mr. Nishant Pitti, Co-Founder & CEO, EaseMyTrip, said, “IIFA Awards is one of the most celebrated events amongst Bollywood and its fans. By this association, we would be able to increase our brand visibility among celebrities and the viewers at large which would help us in enhancing our audience base and augmenting our position as an innovator in the Indian travel space.”
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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.
