India, April 13, 2026 – Cashfree Payments, a frontrunner in the AI-native payment solutions space, has officially announced the appointment of Sameer Gandhi as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic leadership hire comes as the fintech major looks to accelerate its growth trajectory, enhance operational efficiency, and cement its path toward long-term profitability.
Strengthening Leadership for the Next Phase of Growth
Sameer Gandhi brings over two decades of extensive experience in financial leadership within global financial institutions. His mandate at Cashfree Payments includes overseeing the company’s comprehensive financial strategy, streamlining financial operations, and refining revenue planning.
Before this appointment, Gandhi served as the Head of Finance at Visa India, where he was pivotal in managing large-scale financial operations and strategic planning. His impressive professional journey also includes key roles at Vodafone, ING Australia, CRISIL, and Citigroup.
Akash Sinha, CEO & Co-founder of Cashfree Payments, emphasized the significance of this move:
“For over a decade, we have been simplifying payments… As we accelerate into our next stage of growth, Sameer’s proven track record in working for large institutions makes him a powerful addition to the leadership team. His expertise will be instrumental as we double down on sustainable growth and strive towards our goal of becoming profitable.”
Strategic Vision: Balancing Innovation with Discipline
Cashfree Payments has gained significant momentum, bolstered by being the first payments platform in India to secure all three major RBI payments licenses. Managing over $80 billion in annual transaction volume for more than 1 million businesses, the company is now positioning itself for a new era of AI-driven financial services.
“I am excited to join Cashfree Payments at a pivotal phase where ambition meets discipline,” said Sameer Gandhi, the newly appointed CFO. “I look forward to working as a strategic business partner—balancing cost discipline with funding innovation—and contributing to a shared vision by ensuring a robust financial foundation and governance across all functions.”
AI at the Core of Future Expansion
Following a recent successful $53 million (approx. ₹450 crore) funding round led by KRAFTON and Apis Partners, Cashfree is doubling down on AI-powered payment innovation. The company is actively integrating sophisticated AI tools designed to:
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Automate financial workflows: Managing invoices and execution of payments through AI-led systems.
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Cashfree Here: An innovative product enabling businesses to embed seamless payment gateways directly into AI-powered chatbots.
With a hardened focus on governance, AI-native infrastructure, and a leadership team reinforced by industry veterans, Cashfree Payments is well-positioned to maintain its competitive edge in India’s rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem.
Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.