Visa, the global leader in digital payments, has announced the appointment of Sujai Raina as the Country Manager for India. In his new role, Sujai will oversee Visa’s business operations in India, leading and executing the company’s strategic initiatives, and collaborating with clients and the payments ecosystem.
Sandeep Ghosh will continue as the Group Country Manager for India and South Asia, overseeing operations in India and other markets in the subcontinent, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.
Sujai joined Visa in 2020 and previously served as Vice President and Head of Business Development for India. Alongside his new responsibilities as Country Manager, he will continue to lead business development for Visa in India. Sujai has been instrumental in driving Visa’s sales strategy and ensuring growth and performance for Visa and its clients in the country.
“Sujai’s role as Country Manager marks an important step in our commitment to the Indian market. We are confident that under his leadership, Visa will continue to deliver exceptional value to clients, partners, and consumers in India,” said Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager for Visa India and South Asia.
“India’s growth trajectory, along with the scale and sophistication of its payment systems, presents a significant opportunity for the continued expansion of secure digital payments, promoting cash displacement, financial inclusion, and digital empowerment at scale. I look forward to leveraging our brand’s strength and the trust we enjoy to drive the next phase of Visa’s growth in India,” said Sujai Raina, Country Manager for Visa India.
India is a critical growth market for Visa, and this appointment reflects the company’s commitment to the market and its potential for scaling digital payments through innovative solutions tailored to its unique needs.