Vodafone Fiji Report November 2024 | Page 4

Vodafone Fiji ’ s Deepak Baran explains how the company partners with fintechs to boost connectivity , support digital inclusion and tackle financial crime
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Vodafone Fiji ’ s Deepak Baran explains how the company partners with fintechs to boost connectivity , support digital inclusion and tackle financial crime

Vodafone Fiji is a 100 % locally owned entity that is continually committed to enhancing mobile connectivity for the people of Fiji . First founded in 1994 , the organisation explores new boundaries within the world of telecommunications to offer all Fijians the opportunity to engage with the next era of mobile innovation .

Deepak Baran , Vodafone Fiji ’ s Head of Financial Technology , oversees the strategic direction of the company ’ s financial technology initiatives . Having been with Vodafone Fiji for over a decade , he is well-versed in a range of verticals on offer , including transit , mobile and value-added services the organisation offers to customers – most of which include financial technology .
“ We also do strategy formulation and change management , which is very critical ,” he says . “ We are exploring developments in other nations and global trends , aiming to draw insights and apply those lessons here in Fiji .”
Broadening financial inclusion in Fiji Vodafone Fiji is collaborating with various technology providers operating within the financial technology ( fintech )

“ We are bridging that gap between the digital world and the physical world ”

DEEPAK BARAN , HEAD OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY , VODAFONE FIJI
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