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Dual honours awarded to brand IndiaFirst Life stand testament to its evolution
MUMBAI: Sonia Notani, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) – IndiaFirst Life, was named among the ‘Super 30’ – CMO Honor Roll by IAMAI and iProspect, at a ceremony in Mumbai on September 13, 2019. The handpicked list aims to recognise the contributions of marketing leaders across industries in charting the course of the respective brands they are at the helm of.
The recognition comes as a validation of the company’s approach to redefine the manner life insurance is perceived, which is all about life’s welcome possibilities insurance helps prepare for, or a “life that is full of certainties”. Over a last couple of years, the organisation has run multiple, quirky yet relatable campaigns under this positioning.
Days earlier, IndiaFirst Life was recognised as the “India’s Most Admired Brand 2019” at the Ideas Fest 2019 in Delhi for a whole new perception infused into the idea of life insurance. The honour is testament to the growth, innovation, goodwill and trust the brand has built in its just close to decade-long existence, among brands in the life insurance sector with a vintage.
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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.
