About Us | Our Team
About Us | Our Team
Girish Kini
Chief Executive Officer
About Chief Executive Officer
Girish is the CEO of Manipal Payment and Identity Solutions Limited (MPi). Since its inception in 2008, Girish has been part of MPi and is a key enabler in making MPi the largest payment card manufacturer in the country. His constant zeal to continuously innovate and evolve has helped MPi to offer multiple products and services. His thought leadership has enabled MPi to scale its operations across India and other overseas markets.
Girish completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, and began his career with the Manipal group in 1997. He completed the Visionary Leader for Manufacturing (VLFM) program from CII in 2014. He is an associated member of ASPA (Authentication Solution Providers Association).
He loves spending time with the family during his leisure time, and his love for cricket never takes a back seat.
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Kukkundoor Girish Kini
Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer
About Chief Executive Officer
Kukkundoor Girish Kini is the Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Mangalore University, Karnataka. He has more than 27 years of experience in the payment cards industry and is involved in developing and executing the business strategies of our Company.
Jnaneshwara Prabhu
Chief Operating Officer
Jnaneshwara Prabhu is the chief operating officer of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from University of Mysore, Karnataka. He has more than 27 years of experience in the plastic payment cards industry. He is responsible for leading business operations, key initiatives and implementing company wide strategies at our Company. He was previously associated with Manipal Technologies Limited.
Ramanath Pai
Chief Financial Officer
Ramanath Pai is the Chief Financial Officer of our Company and has been associated with our Company since 2015. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Mangalore University, Karnataka and a master’s degree in business administration from Sikkim Manipal University, Sikkim. He is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He has more than 13 years of experience in finance and accounts. He is responsible for implementing the financial strategies of our Company. He was previously associated with Manipal Business Solutions Private Limited.
Rajat Shuvra Sen
Chief Growth Officer
Rajat Shuvra Sen is the chief growth officer of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in technology in mechanical engineering from the West Bengal University of Technology, West Bengal and holds a post-graduate diploma in management from Indian Institute of Management, Madhya Pradesh. He has about 17 years of experience in technology industry. He is responsible for driving growth and expansion of the business of our Company globally. He was previously associated with Tata Consultancy Services.
Srinivas A G
Chief People Officer
Srinivas A G is the chief people officer of the Company. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Sikkim Manipal University, Sikkim. He has also completed ‘Advanced Human Resources Management Programme for HR Leaders’ from Indian Institute of Management Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He has more than 19 years of experience in recruitment and staffing industry. He is responsible for formulation and implementation of talent management policies and practices and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for giving effect to global business strategies of our Company. He was previously associated with MPG Holdings Private Limited, Usha International Limited, Writer Relocations and Manipal Technologies Limited.
Arun Bhaskar
Chief Information & Security Officer
Arun Bhaskar is the chief information security officer of our Company. He holds a diploma in electronics and communication engineering from Department of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka. He has more than 27 years of experience in information technology industry. He is responsible for developing and implementing the cybersecurity strategy at our Company. He was previously associated with Manipal Media Network Limited (“MMNL”).
Mayank Bhotika
Head - Strategic Finance and Treasury
Mayank Bhotika is the ‘Head – Strategic Finance and Treasury’ of our Company and has been associated with our Company. He has passed the final examination of bachelor’s degree in commence from University of Calcutta, West Bengal. He has also passed the final examination held by ICSI and ICAI. Further, he has passed level 1 of the chartered financial analyst examination held by CFA Institute. He has more than 10 years of experience in finance industry. He was previously associated with, among others, Pfizer Limited, KPMG, Reliance Industries Limited, PwC and Biocon Limited. He is responsible for financial planning for future strategies and treasury functions of our Company.
Dattatri Manjunatha Hardur
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Dattatri Manjunatha Hardur is the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and a bachelor’s degree in law from University of Mysore, Karnataka. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in international business law from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Tripura and is an associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He has more than 23 years of experience in secretarial and compliance-related matters. He is responsible for corporate secretarial activities and compliance functions at our Company. He was previously associated with Essilor India Private Limited, Nulurn Edutech Private Limited, Rangsons Electronics Private Limited, AT&S India Private Limited and MTL.
Girish Kini
Chief Executive Officer
About Chief Executive Officer
Girish is the CEO of Manipal Payment and Identity Solutions Limited (MPi). Since its inception in 2008, Girish has been part of MPi and is a key enabler in making MPi the largest payment card manufacturer in the country. His constant zeal to continuously innovate and evolve has helped MPi to offer multiple products and services. His thought leadership has enabled MPi to scale its operations across India and other overseas markets.
Girish completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, and began his career with the Manipal group in 1997. He completed the Visionary Leader for Manufacturing (VLFM) program from CII in 2014. He is an associated member of ASPA (Authentication Solution Providers Association).
He loves spending time with the family during his leisure time, and his love for cricket never takes a back seat.
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Kukkundoor Girish Kini
Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer
About Chief Executive Officer
Kukkundoor Girish Kini is the Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Mangalore University, Karnataka. He has more than 27 years of experience in the payment cards industry and is involved in developing and executing the business strategies of our Company.
Abhay Anant Gupte
Director (Non-Executive)
Abhay Anant Gupte is a Director (Non-Executive) of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in science from Savitribhai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra and a master’s degree in science in mathematics from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He has completed the executive program in exponential technologies from Singularity University, California, United States. He has more than 34 years of experience in the information technology and financial services industries. He was previously associated with LogicaCMG Private Limited, Mphasis Limited, American Express Bank Limited, Blue Chip Computer Consultants Private Limited and Asian Paints (India) Limited. Currently, he is associated with Manipal Technologies Limited as its chief executive officer and managing director.
Tonse Gautham Pai
Director (Non-Executive)
Tonse Gautham Pai is the Director (Non-Executive) of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering in printing technology from Mangalore University, Karnataka. He has over 18 years of experience in payment cards, printing, publication and packaging industries. Currently, he is associated with MTL as its executive chairman.
Baikadi Narahari
Director (Non-Executive)
Baikadi Narahari is an Director (Non-Executive) of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from University of Mysore, Karnataka. He is currently associated with MTL, one of our Promoters and the Promoter Selling Shareholder, and has more than 38 years of experience in payment cards and printing industry. He is also associated as a director with Simplepay Solutions Private Limited and Shivally Investment Company Private Limited.
Ramachandra Kasargod Kamath
Independent Director
Ramachandra Kasargod Kamath is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from University of Mysore, Karnataka. He is a certificated associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers and holds honorary fellowship of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance. He has several years of experience in banking and financial services sector. He was previously associated with Bank of India, Allahabad Bank, Punjab National Bank and Corporation Bank and has also previously served as the chairman of Indian Banks’ Association.
Rohan Ajila
Independent Director
Rohan Ajila is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration in finance from University of Houstan, Texas, United States and a master’s degree in business administration from University of Houstan – Clear Lake, Texas, United States. He has over 9 years of experience in private equity. Currently, he is associated as a director with Robbins Global TBM Private Limited, Haldyn Heinz Fine Glass Private Limited and Hercules Fitness Private Limited. Further, he is the managing partner of FIDES Business Partner AG.
Padmaja Shailen Ruparel
Independent Director
Padmaja Shailen Ruparel is an Independent Director of our Company. She holds a post-graduate diploma in business management from Institute of Modern Management. She is associated as a director with Manipal Technologies Limited, Avendus Finance Private Limited and Small Industries Development Bank of India, among others. She is also currently associated with IAN Capital
Binoy Sandip Parikh
Independent Director
Binoy Sandip Parikh is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Ahmedabad University, Gujarat and has passed the final examination for bachelor’s degree in law from Gujarat University, Gujarat . He is also admitted as an associate of ICAI. He was previously associated with KPMG. He is currently associated with Katalyst Advisors Private Limited as a consultant and has more than 8 years of experience in mergers and acquisition, family arrangement and succession planning.