Key Hire Further Positions Industry Innovator as it Prepares for Accelerated Growth
AccountantsWorld, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for accountants, announced that Behram Panthaki has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer.
In this pivotal new role, Panthaki will strengthen the AccountantsWorld team and better position the organization as it prepares for accelerated growth. Specifically, Panthaki brings extensive relevant experience in the areas of digital product development, operations leadership, and market positioning for financial technology organizations.
“With Behram’s background holding leadership positions at the forefront of emerging technologies, I am confident that he will be instrumental in helping AccountantsWorld become one of the most influential players in the accounting profession to make accounting practices more rewarding and relevant,” said Dr. Chandra Bhansari, Co-Founder and CEO, AccountantsWorld.
“I am excited to join AccountantsWorld as they have continued to skillfully serve the needs of their accounting customers, particularly during these challenging times,” said Panthaki. “With its powerful suite of products and services, AccountantsWorld is poised to become an even greater resource for accountants to grow their businesses to better serve their small business clients in the months and years ahead.”
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Most recently, Panthaki was the Chief Product and Operations Officer at Frank Financial, an online platform that streamlines and simplifies the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. Prior to Frank, he was the Global Head of Money Movement at Citibank, where he led their global money movement business serving 110 million clients in 19 markets. Before Citibank, he was the Head of Digital Payments and Platforms at JP Morgan Chase where he helped conceive, launch and grow Chase’s QuickPay (now Zelle) and QuickDeposit products serving over 45 million clients across the consumer, business banking, card, and mortgage businesses.
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