Our Visionary Management Team

Mr. Johny Madathumpady Lonappan
Executive Chairman (DIN: 0017895)
Mr. Johny Madathumpady Lonappan is a highly respected financial sector leader with nearly five decades of experience in the Chits and Finance industries. Beginning his professional journey before the mid-1970s, he has witnessed and contributed to the evolution of India’s traditional and modern financial systems. His long-standing career reflects a deep understanding of operational processes, customer behaviour, regulatory changes, and market dynamics within the chit and finance sector.
Over the years, Mr. Johny has held various roles across reputable chit fund and financial organisations, gaining extensive hands-on experience and developing strong domain expertise. His ability to manage complex operations, guide teams, and introduce efficient business practices has earned him recognition as a steady and visionary leader. With a strong track record of integrity, discipline, and prudent decision-making, he has consistently reinforced trust and transparency in all organisations he has served.
For the past three years, Mr. Johny has been serving as the Executive Chairman of JMJ Fintech Limited. In this role, he has played a pivotal part in shaping the company’s strategic direction, strengthening governance frameworks, and supporting sustainable business expansion. His leadership ensures that the organisation stays aligned with industry standards while exploring innovative approaches to growth. Under his guidance, JMJ Fintech Limited continues to enhance its market presence and deliver long-term value to its stakeholders.
Mr. Johny’s decades of experience, strong work ethic, and deep commitment to the financial sector make him a key driving force behind the company’s progress. His ability to combine traditional industry wisdom with modern governance practices positions him as an influential leader who continues to contribute significantly to the sector’s development.

Mr. Joju Madathumpady Johny
Managing Director (DIN: 02712125)
Mr. Joju Madathumpady Johny is a seasoned and dynamic financial professional with more than three decades of extensive experience across the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector and various other financial institutions. Over the years, he has developed a strong command over diverse financial domains, including secured and unsecured lending, asset financing, microfinance, deposit mobilization, and comprehensive financial risk management. His professional journey reflects a blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a deep commitment to financial integrity and customer-focused service delivery.
Mr. Joju began his academic and professional pursuits with a solid educational foundation, completing his degree in commerce from Calicut University, Kerala. This academic background provided him with a thorough understanding of accounting principles, financial management concepts, and the regulatory environment governing financial institutions in India. His early exposure to these core disciplines laid the groundwork for his growth into a versatile financial specialist capable of managing both operational and strategic responsibilities.
Throughout his career, Mr. Joju has worked with different kinds of financial institutions and NBFCs, where he gained practical experience in the full spectrum of lending and financing activities. His expertise includes evaluating creditworthiness, structuring loan products, managing high-value and retail loan portfolios, and ensuring effective asset quality management. He has also played a key role in developing and optimizing operational workflows, improving customer engagement processes, and introducing systems to enhance transparency and accountability within financial operations.
In the area of risk management, Mr. Joju has demonstrated a keen ability to identify emerging risks, assess portfolio vulnerabilities, and implement effective mitigation strategies. His strong analytical skills, combined with a sound understanding of regulatory frameworks such as RBI guidelines and sectoral compliance standards, have enabled him to ensure that institutions operate within the boundaries of prudent financial governance. He has contributed significantly to strengthening internal controls, monitoring mechanisms, and compliance systems in the organizations he has served.
One of Mr. Joju’s defining professional strengths is his customer-centric approach. He believes that long-term success in the financial sector depends not only on robust policies and procedures but also on strong customer relationships built on trust, clarity, and service quality. His ability to communicate effectively with customers, understand their needs, and provide appropriate financial solutions has helped him enhance customer satisfaction and retention across various financial platforms.
With a strong leadership presence, Mr. Joju has successfully guided teams, mentored young professionals, and contributed to organizational growth through his strategic vision and operational discipline. His management style emphasizes collaboration, ethical practice, and continuous improvement. He has played an instrumental role in scaling financial operations, designing growth strategies, and improving institutional performance in highly competitive environments.
In addition to his core professional engagements, Mr. Joju also serves as a Director at JMJ Microfin Private Limited. In this role, he contributes to shaping the company’s financial strategy, operational structure, and customer service framework, further expanding his influence within the financial services sector.
Overall, Mr. Joju Madathumpady Johny stands out as a dedicated, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking financial professional whose deep industry expertise and leadership capabilities continue to add significant value to the organisations he is associated with. His comprehensive experience and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset in the evolving financial landscape.

Lt. Col. V. Harikumar
(DIN: 10450411)
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Lt. Col. Velayudhanpillai Harikumar is a seasoned technocrat with a total of 35 years (20 Years with Indian Army in the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) and 15 years with Corporates) of qualitative experience in the entire gamut of Operations of Multiple Manufacturing Plants, Sales & Marketing, Setting up of New Manufacturing Facilities.

CA. Sivadas Chettoor
(DIN: 01773249)
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CA Sivadas Chettoor holds a Degree of Bachelors of Commerce and is a Fellow Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is also a Post Graduate in Law. He is practicing as a Chartered Accountant and Managing Partner in Sivadas C and Company. He possesses over 35 years of Experience in Audit of various Nationalized Banks and Scheduled Banks, Private Limited and Public Limited companies, Partnership Firms, Public Sector Undertakings, Government Departments, Trusts, Insurance company and other entities. He is an expert in Direct and Indirect tax consultancy, planning and representations before various Appellate Authorities of various levels. He is a Visiting Lecturer in Calicut University, Calicut, Victoria College, Palakkad, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Amrita Business School, Cochin and in other various private educational institutions. He was the Past President of Palghat Management Association and Past Member of Institute of Directors, New Delhi CA Sivadas Chettoor is also Director in Popees Cares Limited and NTC Finance Private Limited.

CA. Julie G Varghese
(DIN: 09274826)
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CA Julie George Varghese holds a Degree of Bachelors of Commerce and is a Fellow Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). She also hold post qualification Diploma in Systems Audit and Forensic Accounting & Fraud Prevention by ICAI. She possesses 11 years of experience as practicing Chartered Accountant. CA Julie George Varghese is also Director in Abate As Industries Limited.

