Published on: November 12, 2026
Gurugram, November 12, 2026: FIA Global, a social impact fintech service provider focused on expanding financial inclusion through its last-mile network, has appointed Manas Gupta as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Bringing over 15 years of leadership experience across fintech, insurtech, lending and financial services, Gupta will strengthen the company’s financial leadership as FIA Global focuses on its next phase of business growth and technology-driven transformation.
In his new role, Manas will work closely with FIA Global’s leadership team to drive financial strategy, business planning, fundraising, treasury, controllership and governance. He will also focus on strengthening financial discipline, optimising capital allocation and enabling sustainable growth across the company’s business verticals.
Manas brings extensive experience in building and scaling businesses, driving commercial P&L performance and establishing robust financial frameworks across high-growth organisations. Most recently, at PhonePe, he progressed from Head of Business Finance to full P&L ownership of the Health, Life and Sachet Insurance distribution business. During his tenure, he helped scale PhonePe’s Digital Insurance vertical from ₹10 crore to ₹200 crore in annual premium, while spearheading industry-first initiatives such as affordable premium payment options and the Lowest Price Promise. His experience also spans business strategy, product development, go-to-market planning and revenue growth.
Prior to PhonePe, Manas served as Head of Business Finance at InsuranceDekho, where he managed P&L, contribution margins and unit economics, while also playing a key role in business restructuring and fundraising preparedness. He has previously held leadership positions at Acko Insurance, Home Credit India and SBI Cards, gaining experience across financial planning, investor reporting, treasury, balance-sheet management and corporate finance.
On taking up his new role at FIA Global, Manas Gupta remarked, “FIA has spent over a decade building something few companies have – a trusted, tech-enabled network that takes financial services to people who have long been left out. I am excited to join the team at a time when that foundation can be scaled sharply with technology and AI.
My focus will be on building a strong financial backbone for growth: sharp unit economics, disciplined capital allocation and robust governance, while partnering with the business to unlock new revenue lines.”
On Manas’s appointment, Seema Prem, Founder and CEO, FIA Global noted: “As FIA Global enters its next phase of growth, strengthening our financial and business leadership will be critical to scaling our operations and expanding our impact. Manas brings a valuable combination of financial expertise, business strategy and hands-on experience in building and scaling high-growth businesses. His understanding of fintech, insurance distribution and unit economics will strengthen FIA, as we move towards being an AI-first led financial services provider. We are pleased to welcome him to the team and look forward to his contribution to our growth journey.”
FIA Global has spent over a decade building a technology-enabled financial services ecosystem focused on extending banking and financial services to underserved communities.
As the financial services ecosystem increasingly embraces technology-led delivery models, FIA Global is strengthening its capabilities through AI-powered automation, transaction monitoring, fraud detection, real-time reconciliation and performance intelligence. These capabilities are aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing risk management and enabling greater visibility across its distributed network.
Manas’s appointment further strengthens FIA Global’s leadership as it looks to combine its established last-mile infrastructure with intelligent technology solutions to build a more scalable, efficient and financially sustainable model for financial inclusion.
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