Jio Financial Services Limited (JFS) has appointed Venkata Peri as its group chief operating officer, filling a key leadership position that had been vacant since mid-2024. The appointment aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to scale its presence across lending, asset management, and technology-led financial services.
Appointment Details and Responsibilities
The company’s board approved the appointment on December 17, with Peri set to take charge from December 22. He has been associated with JFS since October 2024 as a senior executive advisor, during which he worked closely with the chief executive and the technology and analytics teams to support the development of artificial intelligence and data-driven capabilities.
Peri brings over 25 years of experience across finance, technology, and advisory domains, combining operational leadership with strategic execution.
Professional Experience
Before joining JFS, Peri founded and led the US-based health technology firm CognitiveCare for six years. He also served as chief AI officer at L V Prasad Eye Institute. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at IBM, Deloitte, and PwC, where he advised boards and top management on matters related to banking, insurance, and risk management.
Context Within the Organisation
Peri steps into a role previously occupied by Charanjit Singh Attra, the former chief financial officer of State Bank of India. Attra moved from the group COO position to head Jio Leasing Services in July 2024 and subsequently exited the group later in the year. In the interim period, operational responsibilities at JFS were managed by managing director and chief executive Hitesh Sethia along with chief financial officer Abhishek Pathak.
Educational Background
Peri holds a master’s degree from the London School of Economics and a Master of Computer Applications degree from NIT Rourkela. He has also been associated with academic and governance roles at various Indian institutions.
Summary:
Jio Financial Services has appointed Venkata Peri as its group COO, effective December 22, following board approval. With extensive experience in finance, technology, and advisory roles, Peri is set to strengthen the company’s leadership as it expands its financial services operations.
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