Cashfree Payments, a leading fintech company specializing in payments and API banking solutions, has appointed Piyush Anchliya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Anchliya will oversee the company’s financial strategy and operations, playing a key role in guiding Cashfree’s growth and innovation initiatives. He will report directly to Akash Sinha, CEO and Co-founder of Cashfree Payments.
With over 15 years of experience in investment banking, M&A, corporate strategy, and finance, Anchliya has held senior roles at Barclays, IDFC, and Bandhan Group.
Most recently, he was CFO of Bandhan AMC (formerly IDFC AMC). He is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and holds a B.Tech. from IIT Kharagpur.
Welcoming the new appointment, Akash Sinha said, “We’re thrilled to have Piyush join the leadership team at such a critical juncture. His extensive experience across the financial services sector will be instrumental in scaling our business sustainably and strengthening our financial architecture. As Cashfree continues to evolve into the financial backbone for a wide array of businesses, Piyush’s leadership will be pivotal.”
Piyush Anchliya expressed his enthusiasm about joining Cashfree at this exciting phase, noting the company’s leadership in India’s rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.
He looks forward to contributing to strategic initiatives, creating value for stakeholders, and advancing Cashfree’s mission to provide businesses with seamless payment solutions.
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With his diverse expertise across both public and private markets, Anchliya is well-positioned to help Cashfree achieve its ambitious goals. His focus on sustainable growth will be key to refining operational efficiencies and providing strategic financial leadership.
This leadership change comes at a key moment for Cashfree Payments, which has recently secured three crucial RBI licenses—PA-PG, PA-CB, and PPI—further solidifying its position as a trusted fintech partner.
With $80 billion in annual transactions for over 800,000 businesses and a $53 million funding boost from KRAFTON and Apis Growth Fund II, Cashfree is now poised for accelerated growth and innovation.
