At Manaj Finance Pvt Ltd, our strength lies in the experience, expertise, and vision of our leadership. Our core team brings decades of deep-rooted industry knowledge, innovation-driven thinking, and hands-on experience across the banking and NBFC ecosystem. Meet the people driving our mission to deliver differentiated supply chain finance with an asset-light approach.
Co-Founder & CEO
With over 24 years of diverse experience in the financial services industry, Manoj is the strategic force behind Manaj Finance. His career spans across four leading banks—including two global and two large domestic banks—where he spent 18 years building deep expertise in credit risk.
Manoj later transitioned into a leadership role as Business Head at a leading NBFC, where he built the supply chain finance business from the ground up. He also pioneered a first-of-its-kind LAP-SCF combo product in the industry, showcasing his vision for innovation.
His leadership extended to COO-level responsibilities, managing Credit Underwriting, Operations, and a Centralized customer care function. Manoj has personally engaged with borrowers across the entire spectrum—from large corporates to SMEs and sole proprietorships—giving him strong insight into the lending landscape. His strategic vision is rooted in balancing innovation with robust governance, ensuring that growth is both inclusive and resilient.
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Atishay brings over 5 years of corporate experience at Mckinsey & Company and ICICI Venture (Private Equity) and over 4 years of leadership experience through his founding partner role at Bridge Ventures, one of the largest offline sales & distribution platform in North India for legacy food brands. His on-ground operational experience along with a very strategic bent of mind gained from his prior corporate stints is unique.
His TULIPS Hygiene family background and entrepreneurial experience in the sales and distribution domain makes him very well verse the FMCG offline retail ecosystem of India. He holds a post graduate degree from Ashoka University and a bachelors in business Studies from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (Delhi University)- one of India’s premier business schools.
As a Co-Founder & Executive Director, He will play a critical role in driving company’s market presence, financial strategy & stakeholder engagement.
National Sales Head, Head – Alliances & Partnerships
Saurabh brings over 17 years of experience, with a strong foundation built over 12 years in prominent banks like ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and Yes Bank. His extensive background in banking has shaped his sharp acumen in corporate relationship management, offering working capital solutions and forming strategic alliances.
Before joining Manaj Finance, Saurabh led the Supply Chain Finance Relationship team at Edelweiss, where he was instrumental in expanding the SCF portfolio and building strong partnerships. At Manaj, he spearheads national sales, channel strategy, and key partnerships, driving growth through trusted networks and relationship-led outreach.
Head – Strategy & Planning, Product Head
Smitesh is a rising leader with over 7 years of experience, including impactful roles at Yes Bank and SBI Life Insurance. He brings a fresh, analytical approach to strategic planning and product innovation at Manaj Finance.
Prior to joining Manaj, Smitesh oversaw the product strategy and also headed the Western Region SCF Relationship team at Edelweiss, where he worked closely with mid-sized and emerging businesses. His product-first mindset and operational clarity led him to shape the company’s offerings and long-term growth blueprint.
At Manaj Finance, Smitesh continues to drive innovation by aligning customer needs with agile, tech-enabled financial solutions.
Manaj Finance (P) Ltd, B2, 306 Boomerang Business Park, Chandivali, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400072
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Manaj Finance (P) Ltd, B2, 306 Boomerang Business Park, Chandivali, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400072
Saurabh Rathi
saurabh.rathi@manajfinance.com
Phone: 9920015284
Smitesh Ambre
smitesh.ambre@manajfinance.com
Phone: 7066846179
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