M2P Fintech: Leadership Change
M2P Fintech appointed Vivek Seshadri (ex-Hitachi executive) as CFO. He brings 15+ years experience and will oversee finance, investor relations, and M&A initiatives.
Source: YourStory (India)
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Leadership transitions often precede broader fintech bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
Market context: the MitchelLake Talent Market Index reads 114.6 — Hot (+16.3 vs prior month); Asia signal share is rising (+9.4pts).
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