BharatPe makes 3 hires for corporate governance, compliance, data security

Fintech firm says it is essential to strengthen the roles as it 'focuses on getting IPO ready'

Fintech firm BharatPe on Wednesday announced three appointments for governance, compliance and data security as it fights its former co-founder Ashneer Grover in courts for allegedly siphoning off funds.

The company has appointed Ambuj Bhalla as its chief information security Officer (CISO). The Delhi-based firm appointed Rahul Bhatia as head--internal audit and Ravinder Oberoi as head--compliance.

“I am confident that Ambuj’s (Bhalla) rich experience in the information security domain will guide the BharatPe team to ensure the highest level of security across all our products,” said Smriti Handa, chief human resources officer (CHRO), BharatPe. “Rahul (Bhatia) and Ravinder (Oberoi) with