Advisory Team

M V Nair

Operating Advisor

“We are on the cusp of India's trajectory as an innovation superpower across the financial services, technology and data sectors. All those at the vanguard of this incredible journey will be trailblazers. It's an exciting time to be standing shoulder-to-shoulder today with these pioneers of tomorrow's world!“

Focus areas:
- Financial services

About M V

The impeccable credentials of Mr. M. V. Nair, an Operating Advisor at WestBridge Capital rest lightly on his shoulders. In addition to his Advisory role with us, he serves as Advisor to TransUnion (a leading global credit reporting agency).

He is an acknowledged domain expert in the Indian financial services industry, operating across several companies in the sector, serving as advisor, board member, and investor. Mr. Nair is currently the non-executive Chairman at KFin Technologies Limited, India’s largest registrar and a market leader in investor servicing. He also advises select private equity and venture-backed companies such as Perfios, Propelld, Credgenics, Progcap, and New Street Technologies.

In his management avatar, he has held key positions in several well-known financial institutions and governing bodies, including that of Chairman at the TransUnion Credit Information Bureau of India Limited (better known as CIBIL, India’s largest credit bureau), SWIFT India Domestic Services Private Limited and the Indian Banks Association. While at Union Bank of India and Dena Bank, he was both Chairman and Managing Director.

Mr. Nair serves as a member of Advisory Committees of IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) and IFSCA (International Financial Services Centres Authority) in areas pertaining to banking and financial services.

His illustrious career ensures that he brings to the table at WestBridge, a wealth of knowledge, formidable experience, and unparalleled industry expertise.

Disclaimer: Operating/Venture Advisors are not full-time employees of WestBridge, but serve as consultants to WestBridge and/or its affiliated entities in a limited capacity