Team
Adeeb Ahamed
Managing Director, LuLu Financial Holdings
Adeeb’s business acumen and entrepreneurial prowess have helped position the organization as a responsible financial services provider in the markets it operates in. From establishing the first LuLu International Exchange branch at Abu Dhabi to overseeing the strategic and rapid growth of the company’s physical and digital network in 11 countries, Adeeb is a thought influencer and sector leader whose contributions to the global payments industry remain unparalleled.
Our Key Team Players
Richard M Wason
Chief Executive OfficerNarayan Pradhan
COO & CHRORajesh Rangray
General Manager - LuLu Exchange (Kuwait)Subaheer Thayil
Deputy General Manager - LuLu Exchange (Kuwait)Shafaz Ahamed Fazel
Head of Operations - LuLu Exchange (Kuwait)Siyad Yousaf
Compliance Officer - LuLu Exchange (Kuwait)Richard M Wason
Narayan Pradhan
Richard M Wason
Chief Executive Officer
Richard M Wason is the Chief Executive Officer of LuLu Financial Holdings. He has over 30+ years of experience in the money transfer and foreign exchange business, with broad experience in all aspects of risk management and financial management. Wason has worked in a number of positions in GCC, UK, India, Hong Kong and Philippines and has varied expertise in a number of subjects including anti-money laundering, systems and processes, accounting and control, security and risk management and taxation.
Narayan Pradhan
COO & CHRO
Narayan Pradhan is the Chief Operating Officer and CHRO. He has over 30 years of experience as a banking professional and joined LuLu International Exchange in 2012 as General Manager. A Master in Business Administration (Finance), he also holds two more Master degrees in Commerce & Arts. He is a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB) with additional professional qualification in Human Resource Management. He is also a postgraduate in International Banking & Finance with specialisation in International business operation. Prior to joining LuLu International Exchange, Pradhan has worked with Union Bank of India, one of the premier Government Banks in India in almost all key segments in various capacities. Pradhan has travelled widely across the countries and has good insight of international money transfer and exchange business. He has undergone various training programmes in reputed institutes on International Trade Finance, HRM, industrial financing etc. both in India and abroad. He was promoted to Vice President in January 2015 and presently oversees GCC & India operations.
Rajesh Rangray
Subaheer Thayil
Rajesh Rangray
General Manager - LuLu Exchange (Kuwait)
Rajesh Rangray has nearly two decades of expertise in Banking and Financial Services across India, UAE, and Oman. A skilled business development strategist, he excels in profit centre operations, cross border payments, digital transformation, sales, marketing, and client relationship management. Rajesh is recognized for his leadership in driving business expansion, revenue growth, and high client satisfaction. With a strong entrepreneurial drive, he has successfully managed P&L responsibilities and led cross-functional teams. Rajesh holds an MBA in Marketing and has diverse training in areas such as Digital Marketing, Six Sigma, Leadership, and Strategic Management. His career includes key roles in Exchange houses in UAE & Oman, showcasing a proven track record in achieving business goals and fostering team development.
Subaheer Thayil
Deputy General Manager - LuLu Exchange (Kuwait)
Subaheer Thayil is an expert in executing and overseeing company initiatives and projects with more than 23 years of solid experience in the financial industry. Being a part of LuLu Exchange since its inception in 2009. With impeccable leadership and management skills, motivate and support personnel by being their coach and cheerleader to achieve their goals.
Shafaz Ahamed Fazel
Siyad Yousaf
Shafaz Ahamed Fazel
Head of Operations - LuLu Exchange (Kuwait)
Having been with LuLu Exchange since 2011, Shafaz Ahamed is one of the founding members of Kuwait operations. Before moving into the financial industry, he was a hospitality professional with eight years of operational experience in the UAE.
Siyad Yousaf
Compliance Officer - LuLu Exchange (Kuwait)
Siyad Yousaf serves as the Compliance Officer for Kuwait operations, capitalizing on over a decade of comprehensive experience in financial services across the United Arab Emirates. As a seasoned compliance professional, he possesses extensive expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management within the financial sector. Siyad is distinguished by his CAMS certification and has been an integral part of the LuLu Exchange team since 2021.