Former PayU Director Ravi Kant Arora joins GoKwik as Senior Vice President of Finance

• ByStartupStory     |    December 18, 2023

India’s prominent eCommerce enabler, GoKwik, has appointed Ravi Kant Arora as its Senior Vice President of Finance. In this pivotal role, Ravi will oversee the entire financial operations, including planning, control, funding, audits, compliance, MIS, and financial reporting for the company.

Bringing over 15 years of corporate finance expertise, Ravi is recognized for his astute business acumen and has notably contributed to various organizations’ growth. His proficiency lies in designing annual financial plans, minimizing losses through insightful business strategies, and implementing innovative financial frameworks. Before joining GoKwik, Ravi served as VP – Finance at Stanza Living, where he played a key role in enhancing financial processes and driving significant value.

Ravi’s tenure at PayU as Director of Finance further solidified his expertise in financial planning, global reporting, compliance, and leading strategic initiatives across cross-functional teams. His extensive background includes roles at Aircel Limited and Bharti Airtel Limited, where he led finance, control, and business planning functions.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Ravi stated, “GoKwik has established itself as a leader in eCommerce solutions, and I am eager to contribute to their financial stability, revenue strategies, and governance.”

Chirag Taneja, Co-Founder and CEO of GoKwik, expressed their delight in Ravi’s appointment, acknowledging his proficiency in finance and strategic planning. He emphasized Ravi’s contributions in strengthening financial processes and aiding the company’s growth journey.

Ravi, a Chartered Accountant with a B.Com (Hons.) from Delhi University, aims to leverage his financial expertise to fortify GoKwik’s financial capabilities and innovation within the eCommerce space.

GoKwik, a rapidly expanding eCommerce enabler, focuses on aiding brands to unleash their growth potential by providing comprehensive solutions for an optimized checkout experience and addressing return-related concerns. With Ravi’s addition, the company aims to enhance its financial prowess and drive industry innovation.

About GoKwik:

GoKwik is a data and technology-driven enabler committed to empowering eCommerce and D2C brands to unlock business growth. The company offers solutions to enhance the shopping experience, increase conversion rates, and address industry pain points like COD RTO. The addition of Ravi to GoKwik’s team is anticipated to bolster the company’s financial capabilities and foster innovation in the industry. The company is led by Co-Founders Chirag Taneja, Vivek Bajpai, and Ankush Talwar, and is backed by investors such as Sequoia Capital, Matrix Partners India, RTP Global, and Think Investments.

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