Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides strategic direction and oversight to Sanchetna, with a focus on responsible lending, sound governance and the long-term development of the institution.
Strategic Direction
Guiding the institution's long-term prioritiesGovernance & Oversight
Maintaining accountability and organisational disciplineInstitutional Stewardship
Strengthening the foundations for responsible growth
Mr. Vinod Kumar Rai
Founder & Managing Director
"Building a financial institution is not only about growing the business. It is about earning the trust of the people who depend on it and creating an organisation that can endure."
With more than three decades of experience in financial services, Mr. Vinod Kumar Rai has built and led NBFCs across two distinct entrepreneurial journeys. From co-founding Sanmukh Leasing Finance India Limited in 1995 to taking over and transforming Sanchetna in 2015, his career has been defined by a long-term commitment to building financial institutions with strong foundations.
Board of Directors
Sanchetna’s Board brings together diverse experience across financial services, business operations, governance and organisational leadership, supporting the Company’s long-term direction and institutional development.
Dr. Shubham Rai
Product Head, Business Loans
An MBBS graduate who transitioned into financial services, contributing to Sanchetna’s management, business expansion and the development of its Business Loan vertical.
Mr. Gaurav Kumar Rai
Product Head, E-Rickshaw Loans
With Sanchetna since 2015, he has played a key role in building the E-Rickshaw lending vertical and expanding the Company’s presence across Uttar Pradesh.
Mrs. Bindu Rai
A long-standing member of Sanchetna’s leadership, contributing to organisational operations, people practices, and workplace governance.
Ms. Neha Sharma
HR, Marketing, Risk Containment
Brings over a decade of experience in corporate communications and reputation management, with current responsibilities spanning organisational development, marketing and risk containment.