Sai Sankar rejoins Niyo as Chief Business Officer for Forex

Fintech firm Niyo has announced the return of Sai Sankar as Chief Business Officer (CBO) for its forex business, marking a strategic leadership appointment aimed at driving growth and expanding Niyo’s global travel-focused financial services.

Sankar rejoins the company after previously serving in senior leadership roles within Niyo’s forex vertical. In his expanded remit, he will oversee business strategy, product growth, partnerships and customer engagement across Niyo’s foreign exchange offerings, which include global prepaid cards, cross-border payments and digital travel wallets.

Prior expertise and leadership focus

Sankar brings extensive industry experience to the role, with a track record of helping fintech businesses scale financial products tailored to travellers and global consumers. Before returning to Niyo, he held leadership roles spanning payments, financial services and strategic growth initiatives, giving him deep insight into the evolving needs of global travellers and digital finance customers.

Commenting on the reappointment, Sankar said he is “excited to return to Niyo at a pivotal time” and is committed to strengthening the company’s forex portfolio to better serve customers navigating international travel and cross-border financial needs.

Niyo’s vision for customer-centric forex services

Niyo described Sankar’s appointment as part of its larger effort to sharpen focus on customer experience, product innovation and market expansion. With foreign exchange increasingly tied to digital platforms and travel ecosystems, the fintech firm said it aims to enhance service quality, ramp up partnerships with banks and travel platforms, and introduce offerings that cater to both frequent and occasional travellers.

The company noted that Sankar’s deep understanding of forex products and fintech growth dynamics will be instrumental in driving strategic decisions and improving competitive positioning in a crowded fintech landscape.

Market outlook and fintech trends

Industry observers have highlighted the growing demand for seamless, cost-effective forex and travel-linked financial services as global travel rebounds and digital payments gain traction. Niyo’s renewed leadership focus in this space aligns with broader shifts toward user-centric financial solutions that blend convenience, technology and global access.

With Sankar at the helm of its forex business, Niyo looks to accelerate innovation and capture opportunities in a fast-evolving market where digital finance and travel continue to intersect.