SMC Group strengthens product and engineering verticals; appoints Abhishek Chawla as Group Chief Product and Technology Officer

SMC Group, India’s leading financial services company, has announced the appointment of Abhishek Chawla as Group Chief Product and Technology Officer. Over the last one year, SMC has been scaling its technology and product verticals as it continues to invest in the powerful synergy of technology, innovation, and financial services. Abhishek’s appointment is part of this strategy to further enhance SMC’s world-class financial products, accelerate creative development, and create large-scale impact. Abhishek will report to SMC Group’s CMD.

In his new role, Abhishek will lead SMC Group’s product and engineering verticals across its portfolio of products. He will also empower teams to bring sustained value to customers, partners, business associates and enhance user experience through technological innovations. Additionally, he will plan, manage, and oversee various activities within the department to ensure that efficient operations and cost-effective systems are developed and implemented to meet SMC’s immediate and future demands.

Commenting on the appointment, Subhash C Aggarwal, Chairman and Managing Director, SMC Group said, “The pursuit of innovation and great execution is at the core of SMC. We are thrilled to have Abhishek join us in strengthening this foundation and transforming financial products for our customers, partners and business associates. His strong expertise in tech innovation will further strengthen SMC’s commitment to creating value in customers’ lives and providing them with high-quality suites of financial products.”

With over 17 years of extensive experience, Abhishek holds expertise in conceptualization, design, development, implementation, management and production support of large scale and high availability applications. He has built and driven COEs along with owning and building technologies around Wallets, User Platforms, Lending, Payments etc.

Prior to joining SMC Group. Abhishek was a Vice President of Engineering with Byju’s. He has also worked in leadership roles at Paytm and Expedia earlier.

About SMC Group :

Established in 1994, SMC Global Securities Ltd is one of India’s leading financial solutions providers. Over the years, the company has grown into a diversified financial services company offering brokerage services, investment banking, wealth management, distribution of financial products, financing, insurance broking, clearing & depository services, fixed income securities, financial advisory services to corporates, institutions, high net worth individuals and other retail clients. It’s highly qualified workforce of about 4000 employees is serving to over 2.0 mn client base through a strong network of approx. 2,530 Sub Brokers and Authorized Persons. The company has footprints spread over 450+ cities across India.

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