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Remitly, an American online remittance service based in Seattle has recently announced that Vikas Mehta has been appointed as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Based in Seattle, Vikas will be responsible for leading all aspects of financial planning and analysis, procurement, accounting and tax, investor relations, and treasury. Vikas is going to strengthen further Remitly’s world-class finance team and create impact through data-driven decision making.
“I am delighted to welcome Vikas to Remitly as our Chief Financial Officer,” said Matt Oppenheimer, Co-founder and CEO of Remitly. “Vikas’s impressive track record leading finance functions at high-growth companies, experience driving public company and investor relations strategy, and commitment to data-driven management will be invaluable as we continue to scale and deliver value to our customers and shareholders.”
Vikas understands the emotional significance of remittances as an immigrant and a loyal Remitly customer. “Joining Remitly feels like a full-circle moment for me,” Vikas shared. “I have always admired Remitly’s commitment to transforming the way people send money across borders. I am excited to contribute to a company that not only focuses on business growth but also on making a meaningful impact in people’s lives.”
Vikas has over 25 years of global experience across Fintech, Software, and eCommerce, driving hyper-growth and business transformation. Most recently, he served as the CFO of Komodo Health, a leader in healthcare technology and data-driven intelligence. Previously, he has held CFO roles at Anaplan and Nike Direct, as well as significant leadership positions at Walmart, Microsoft, and PayPal.
