A dedicated leadership team fosters a shared vision across the organization. This deep-rooted alignment has been a cornerstone of our success, enabling PhonePe to scale existing businesses and launch new ventures effectively.
Founders

Sameer Nigam
Founder, Whole-time Director and the Chief Executive Officer

Rahul Chari
Founder, Whole-time Director and the Chief Technology Officer

Burzin Engineer
Founder and Chief Reliability Officer
Board of Directors
PhonePe’s Board of Directors comprises seasoned leaders with diverse global experience across industries, sectors, and functions. The Board plays a critical role in guiding the company’s long-term strategic direction, ensuring robust governance, and upholding the highest standards of accountability and organizational resilience.

Rohit Bhagat
Chairperson of the Board and Non-Executive Independent Director

Tarun Bajaj
Non-Executive Independent Director

Manish Sabharwal
Non-Executive Independent Director

Zarin Bomi Daruwala
Non-Executive Independent Director

Leigh Douglas Hopkins
Non-Executive Nominee Director

Donna Catherine Morris
Non-Executive Nominee Director

John David Rainey
Non-Executive Nominee Director

Sameer Nigam
Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer

Rahul Chari
Whole-time Director and Chief Technology Officer
Board Committees
PhonePe Group is governed by the following committees
Governance Policies
Our governing principles are driven by a sense of responsibility and fairness, ensuring that our leaders – and our work – are always guided by the best interests of all our stakeholders.