Upstox Hires Thippesha Dyamappa as Chief Technology Officer

Fazzaco learned that Upstox, one of India's largest investment platforms, has hired Thippesha Dyamappa as its new Chief Technology Officer. The appointment of Dyamappa is the first step towards the next phase of Upstox's expansion into global markets.

As seen on his LinkedIn profile, prior to joining Upstox, Thippesha was a Director of Software Development in the International Retail Division of Amazon. Before that, he worked as a Manager of Software Development at Sabre Holdings, where he spent over 14 years with the company. He is a graduate of the University of Mysore with a bachelor's degree in Engineering.

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Shrini Viswanath, Co-founder of Upstox, said, "As Upstox embarks on the next phase of growth, we are seeking out accomplished professionals in the tech arena who share our values and work ethics. Thippesha's appointment is the beginning of a process of continuous reinvention at Upstox."

The brand Upstox is led by three first-generation entrepreneurs Ravi Kumar, Kavitha Subramanian and Shrini Viswanath as a mobile-first trading platform, to ride on the rapid digital adoption. The company now serves a total customer base of over 4.5 million, of which more than 80% are in the age group of 18–36 years, and around 70% are first-time investors.