New Delhi: Branch International, one of the world’s leading personal finance apps with its headquarters in San Francisco and operational presence spanning India, Nigeria, Kenya and Tanzania, is delighted to announce the elevation of Neeraj Gupta to the position of Managing Director for the India business.
In his new role as the Managing Director for the India business of Branch International Inc, Neeraj will be responsible for the overall P&L of the Indian entity. Neeraj’s focus areas will include driving growth, incubating new products, fundraising and building a world-class team.
Commenting on the appointment, Branch International CEO Matthew Flannery says, “India continues to be an exciting market for us. With its booming mobile industry, increasing adoption of financial technology solutions, and fragmented microfinance distribution, Neeraj’s experience in this dynamic market will be vital in capitalising on these opportunities.”
Neeraj has over 15 years of experience in various industries. He has worked with organisations like Accenture, Goldman Sachs & FICO. Prior to Branch, he was part of the leadership team at an NBFC, Unimoni, and was instrumental in launching key business initiatives. Earlier, he was a management consultant with Accenture with a focus on financial services and FMCG.
Neeraj Gupta said in the new role,” Stepping into the role of Managing Director is both a privilege and a tremendous opportunity. I am excited to lead a talented team and continue to scale the business while driving access to financial services for the mobile generation in India. Together, we will strive to empower individuals and shape a brighter future for our users.”
Neeraj is an alumnus of IIM Lucknow, where he majored in finance during his MBA. He also completed his B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering from IIT Guwahati.
Neeraj is based out of Mumbai, where he lives with his wife and a 5-year-old son.
About Branch International
The branch currently operates in four countries with offices in San Francisco, Lagos, Nairobi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Globally, Branch Inc has dispensed over $1 billion in loans to over 4 million borrowers since its inception in 2015. The branch has been live in India since 2019 and has disbursed over ₹1.7 billion in loans. With its proven digital capabilities, Branch is well poised to offer a range of products via its mobile app.
