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.
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.
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.
Mrs. Vidya Damodaran
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
CS Vidya Damodaran serves as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company. A qualified Company Secretary and an esteemed member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), she brings a strong foundation in corporate governance, legal compliance, and regulatory affairs. With a sharp legal and financial acumen, she is currently advancing her professional credentials by pursuing Chartered Accountancy (CA - Final) and Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA - Intermediate). Her interdisciplinary expertise in corporate law, finance, and compliance positions her as a key contributor to the company's ethical and transparent business practices. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring statutory compliance under SEBI regulations, Companies Act, RBI directions, and listing obligations. Her dynamic approach, commitment to continuous learning, and attention to detail reflect her dedication to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
Mr. Justin Thomas O
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Justin Thomas O. serves as the Chief Financial Officer of JMJ Fintech Limited, bringing over 18 years of extensive financial leadership experience across both international and domestic markets. He is known for his strategic vision, financial discipline, and ability to drive sustainable growth through effective planning and performance optimization. Adept in financial strategy, risk management, cash flow control, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial health and long-term value creation. His leadership fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence. He holds an MBA in Finance, has completed Professional Education II from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and is a graduate in commerce from Calicut University.
