Saujanya Shrivastava has been appointed as CEO – New Initiatives at Paytm, further strengthening the company’s leadership as it accelerates its focus on creating and scaling new avenues for growth. In this newly defined role, Saujanya will spearhead Paytm’s new initiatives from its Gurugram office, overseeing strategy, innovation, and execution across emerging business verticals. His responsibilities include leading the development of innovative products, driving growth strategies, and ensuring operational excellence in Paytm’s evolving portfolio.
Before joining Paytm, Saujanya spent over a decade at MakeMyTrip and Goibibo, where he held multiple senior leadership positions. These roles included Chief Operating Officer for Flights, Holidays, Gulf, and B2B operations, as well as earlier serving as Group Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Growth Products. During his tenure, he was instrumental in driving growth initiatives, scaling operations, and shaping marketing and product strategies that expanded the companies’ presence in competitive markets.
Earlier in his professional journey, Saujanya held leadership positions across several major corporations. He served as Chief Marketing Officer at Bharti AXA Life Insurance, where he oversaw marketing and brand initiatives. At PepsiCo, he was Vice President – Marketing, managing large-scale campaigns and strategic brand growth. In addition, he held significant roles at Citi and Mondelez (Cadbury India), gaining deep expertise in marketing, growth, and operational management across multiple sectors.
With this diverse background spanning marketing, strategy, growth, and operations, Saujanya brings a wealth of experience to Paytm, positioning him to lead the company’s new initiatives and drive strategic expansion into emerging business areas. His appointment underscores Paytm’s commitment to innovation, market leadership, and delivering value across its expanding portfolio of products and services.
