NEW DELHI: Fintech major PhonePe has appointed former Meta executive Shivnath Thukral as its Vice President for Public Policy and Government Affairs, effective immediately.
Thukral, who previously led regulatory strategy and advocacy efforts around technology and financial inclusion at Meta, will now oversee PhonePe’s policy engagements and strategic initiatives.
He will join the company’s leadership team and work closely with, and report to, PhonePe co-founders Sameer Nigam and Rahul Chari, the company said in a statement.
“We are delighted to welcome Shivnath to the PhonePe team. He brings extensive experience and a strong grasp of public policy, regulatory ecosystems, and strategic advocacy,” Nigam said.
Thukral is also associated with several key industry bodies, including BIF, USISPF, and PAFI.
