Kinara Capital, a lending platform for MSMEs, today appoints Parthasarathy N. S. (Partha) as a new Independent Director on the company’s Board of Directors (BoD).
Partha is an Information Technology (IT) leader with over 35 years of experience in shaping engineering, organisational development, capacity building and more, for a wide range of organisations. Most notably, he is known as the Co-founder of Mindtree which he took from its startup phase to crossing the USD 1 billion revenue milestone as a listed company.
In addition to serving as an Independent Director, Partha is the Chair of the IT Strategy Committee for Kinara Capital. Known for emphasising human-centric design principles and building impact-oriented solutions with technology, Partha’s wide startup mentorship experience will bring a fresh perspective to Kinara.
Hardika Shah, Founder and CEO, Kinara Capital, said, "The addition of Parthasarathy N. S. (Partha) as an Independent Director marks a strategic milestone for Kinara Capital. Partha's tactical insights, gleaned from his extensive experience in technology delivery and building fortified leadership will support our growth ambitions. Particularly, his hands-on experience with the consumerization of digital technology and knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) will support our innovations as we continue to invest further in tech and expand our in-house development. We are immensely honored to have Partha join our Board of Directors.”
Parthasarathy N. S. (Partha) on joining the Kinara Capital’s Board of Directors, said, "It is my privilege to join Kinara Capital as an Independent Director. Kinara’s commitment to financial inclusion and tech innovation are commendable, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success. I believe my experience in the technology and IT services sectors, along with my passion for sustainable growth and innovation, aligns perfectly with Kinara’s values. I look forward to collaborating with the board and management team to drive strategic initiatives and create value for all stakeholders."
Currently, Partha is a Managing Partner at Mela Ventures, an organisation dedicated to fostering tech entrepreneurship with a focus on solving real-world problems. Prior to this, he spent over two decades at the helm of Mindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company. He served as the company’s Vice Chairman and COO at different times in Mindtree’s evolution taking it from a startup to a listed company. Prior to that, he worked for Wipro’s R&D team for over 14 years. He also served on the NASSCOM IT Services Council to improve market access for start-ups in India.
Parthasarathy N. S. joined as an Independent Director on Kinara Capital’s Board of Directors on April 29, 2024 and as the Chair of the IT Strategy Committee on August 6, 2024. Partha’s addition brings the total to four Independent Directors on Kinara’s BoD.
