Gurugram-based digital lending platform RupeeRedee has appointed Aznabaev Roman as the country head. With his appointment, the company aims to expedite its growth and operations in India.

According to a statement, Roman has nearly two decades of experience in heading Moscow-based banks in multiple roles. He has demonstrated ambitious growth opportunities for legacy businesses and unites the operations around growth. Based in Moscow, his appointment will play an instrumental role in making growth the central focus of every team member and concrete operational goals with metrics and translate them into micro-level strategies that can further contribute to the company’s top line.

Prior to RupeeRedee, Roman worked with Moscow-based PJSC Bank as the Deputy Head of Department where he spearheaded the Bank’s automotive business and Financial services of captive banks and leasing companies. Apart from this, he has also headed ROSGOSSTRAKH Bank as Head of the Credit Technologies Directorate and Head of the Product and Technology Development and Implementation Department.

Addressing his appointment, Roman said, “I am excited about the new challenges and growing the company to the next level with increasing the portfolio. RupeeRedee has an impeccable team of experts that I look forward to driving innovation with while managing high-impact initiatives to disrupt the Indian digital lending industry.”

Commenting on Roman’s appointment, Ajay Chaurasia of RupeeRedee said, “Roman has a phenomenal track record of contributing to growth at scale. His leadership will help RupeeRedee go a step further in instilling a growth culture, at the same time, optimizing business operations. We welcome him in our company and would like to grow and learn from him as he has vast experience in the financial industry.”