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Nothing expands co-founder Akis Evangelidis’s role as India president
MUMBAI: Nothing is making a bold statement in India. The London-based technology company has appointed co-founder Akis Evangelidis as India president, a move that signals the brand’s commitment to one of its fastest-growing markets. In this expanded role, Evangelidis will steer Nothing’s strategic direction and growth in India, cementing the company’s foothold in the highly competitive consumer tech space.
India has been a major force behind Nothing’s meteoric rise. In 2024, the brand became the fastest-growing player in India’s smartphone market, clocking an eye-popping +577 per cent year-over-year growth (source: Counterpoint Q4 2024 India Smartphone Tracker). The surge was powered by the Phone (2a) series and the success of CMF by Nothing, its sub-brand. Now, Evangelidis takes charge of ensuring Nothing’s next phase of expansion in the country.
Evangelidis shared his vision, “India is one of the most important markets for Nothing, and we believe there is a tremendous opportunity to become a leading consumer tech brand in the country. I’m very excited to step into this new role and continue to bring distinctive, design-led tech innovations to Indian consumers. India will play a pivotal role in the global smartphone industry in the years to come, and we’re committed to accelerating our ‘Make in India’ initiatives and boosting domestic production. In 2025, we’re doubling down by ramping up our investments in India and expanding our offline presence to 12,000+ stores.”
Reinforcing its commitment to manufacturing in India, Nothing recently announced that its much-anticipated Phone (3a) series—slated for launch on 4 March at 3:30 pm IST—will be manufactured in Chennai.
Evangelidis’s appointment underscores the brand’s long-term vision—blending innovation, design, and accessibility to shape the future of consumer technology in India.
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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.
