Manish Jain appointed as Experian India’s country MD

London-based information services company Experian has appointed Manish Jain as the new country managing director for Experian India. In this role, Jain will lead Experian’s operations in the evolving Indian market. He will lead the company’s strategic initiatives, drive business growth, and forge partnerships with clients and stakeholders.

Jain is a seasoned professional with a career spanning over two and a half decades in banking and credit information, stock market solutions, and large manufacturing industries. He is also the former co-founder and chief executive officer of Excelrate, a strategy execution company that offers advisor and tech platforms for banking and financial services companies (BFSI).  Before Excelrate, he worked with companies such as TransUnion, 3i Infotech, Indosoft International, and ACC Limited. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Jain to augment Experian's operations in India. We are confident that under his guidance, Experian will enhance its ability to provide market-leading solutions to our clients. His passion for leveraging technology to address business challenges aligns perfectly with Experian's mission to harness the power of data to drive positive outcomes and transform lives,” said Malin Holmberg, CEO, APAC, and EMEA at Experian.

“I am excited to join Experian and honoured with the prospects of partnering with the industry in shaping India’s credit eco-system, enabling individuals, businesses, and country’s aspirations. I look forward to leading the talented team at Experian to drive meaningful impact for our clients and the community at large,” said Jain on his appointment.

One of Experian India’s major partnerships in recent times happened when it announced a strategic collaboration with the public sector Bank of Maharashtra in February 2023. Under this collaboration, Experian India is offering a full array of services that include credit risk, advanced analytics, and fraud prevention to improve portfolio management and customer service.