IIFL Finance Appoints Anubhav Rajput as CTO, Gaurav Sharma Resigns
IIFL Finance appoints Anubhav Rajput as its new Chief Technology Officer effective October 1, 2026. He replaces Gaurav Sharma, who resigns on September 30, 2026. Rajput has over 26 years of tech leadership experience in financial services.
A change in a key management position like CTO can have a medium-term impact on the company's technology strategy and execution.
The announcement is a routine management change, with a new CTO appointed upon the resignation of the previous one. There are no immediate financial implications mentioned.
IIFL Finance Limited has announced a change in its senior management personnel. The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Mr. Anubhav Rajput as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Senior Management Personnel of the Company. This appointment is effective from October 1, 2026.
This change follows the resignation of the current CTO, Mr. Gaurav Sharma, whose last day at the company will be September 30, 2026, at the close of business hours. Mr. Sharma is leaving to explore new opportunities.
Mr. Anubhav Rajput brings over 26 years of extensive experience in technology leadership across India, the Middle East, and Europe. His expertise spans strategic IT transformation, digital transformation, cloud computing, advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven business transformation, particularly within the banking and financial services sector. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering and an MBA with specializations in Information Management and Finance, along with advanced technology leadership courses from MIT. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Rajput served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and CTO at PNB Housing Finance and has also held CIO positions at Cholamandalam MS General Insurance and Niva Bupa Health Insurance.
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