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Amitabh Kant joins upGrad board to drive global growth
MUMBAI: upGrad has added heavyweight strategic muscle to its leadership with the appointment of Amitabh Kant as independent non-executive director. The former G20 Sherpa and ex-CEO of Niti Aayog joins the board as the company gears up for an ambitious phase of global expansion and deeper alignment with India’s Viksit Bharat skilling mission.
One of the country’s most respected reformers, Kant has been instrumental in shaping national initiatives such as Make in India, Startup India, Incredible India and the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor. During India’s G20 presidency, he played a central role in building global consensus on key economic and developmental priorities. His decades-long experience across digital governance, sustainability, innovation and public–private partnerships is expected to give upGrad’s global push a sharp strategic edge.
Kant said India must power ahead with modern skilling. He noted that upGrad’s work with universities and companies is creating a strong talent pipeline for both employment and entrepreneurship, adding that he looks forward to supporting this mission as part of the Board.
upGrad co-founder and chairperson Ronnie Screwvala, said the organisation is being built with discipline, strong governance and long-term thinking. He added that Kant’s independent judgement and strategic clarity will be invaluable as upGrad strengthens its global footprint and continues developing a profitable, globally relevant learning ecosystem.
In the last two years, upGrad has expanded across the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and the US, while also partnering with top universities in the UK, Europe, Australia and North America. Investments in campuses, AI-led learning systems and personalised content have positioned the company to support global mobility and contribute to India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision of a future-ready, highly skilled workforce.
As upGrad pushes into new markets, it is broadening its board with seasoned leaders who can steer long-term strategy and sharpen governance. Kant’s addition signals confidence in the company’s mission and strengthens its ability to meet rising international demand for skilled talent.
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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.
