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Sumeet Kulshreshth

@sumeetkulshreshth

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Seasoned product management professional with fintech expertise.

Bahrain

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to leverage my fintech expertise and drive innovation in financial services.

I am a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in product management and business innovation within the banking and fintech sectors. My career has been marked by a passion for financial services innovation, and I have a proven track record in driving impactful projects across emerging markets. My expertise lies in leveraging technology and strategic partnerships to improve access to financial solutions, particularly through data and AI.

As a co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Fimpact Group, I have been instrumental in fundraising, general management, and product development. My leadership has resulted in a 30% increase in digital bank partnerships in the GCC/MENA region. Previously, I led teams at various fintech companies, achieving significant growth in mobile wallet usage and launching innovative open finance platforms that reduced product rollout time by 50%.

With a strong educational background, including an MBA in Marketing and International Business, I am committed to driving growth and innovation in the fintech space. I thrive in environments that challenge me to think strategically and creatively, and I am eager to continue making a difference in the financial services industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Co-Founder & CBO

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FImpact Group

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

Co-founded and served as Chief Business Officer, overseeing fundraising, general management, marketing, and product development. Focused on driving strategic initiatives across technology and product portfolios.

Fundraising General Management Marketing Strategy Product Development Business Strategy

Head of Fintech & Open Banking Products

AFS

Jan 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Managed fintech and open banking products, focusing on strategic partnerships, regulatory licensing, and go-to-market strategies. Successfully increased digital bank partnerships by 30% and launched an open finance platform with two regulators.

Fintech Product Management Regulatory Compliance Strategic Partnerships Go To Market Strategy Digital Banking Thought Leadership

Principal Product Consultant

Yash Tech

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021 (8 months)

Served as Principal Product Consultant, leading a team to achieve 40% growth in mobile wallet usage. Spearheaded new business area development, market research, and product build initiatives.

Market Research Business Development Product Strategy Team Leadership Product Lifecycle Management

Head of Open Banking

Spire Aion Digital

Apr 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years)

Led the Open Banking division, focusing on partnerships, regulatory licensing, and product management for innovative fintech solutions. Successfully launched new digital bank fintech solutions, reducing product rollout time by 50%.

Fintech Regulatory Compliance Product Management Strategic Partnerships Digital Transformation

Head of Products Innovation

Paytabs

Jan 2018 - Apr 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Directed product innovation, market expansion, and product strategy initiatives. Focused on developing cutting-edge payment solutions and expanding market reach.

Product Innovation Product Strategy Payment Systems Fintech Business Development

CPO & Founding Member

Rationalheads Tech

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)

As CPO and Founding Member, managed product development for an ad-funded mobile wallet, scaling to 28 million app users. Successfully led new country launches and product lifecycle management.

Product Management User Acquisition Product Strategy Founding Member

Product Manager, Mobile Commerce & Wallets

Aircel

Jan 2009 - Dec 2015 (6 years 11 months)

Managed new product development for mobile commerce and wallets, including remittance services. Launched embedded finance solutions and established joint ventures with Visa and ICICI Bank.

Remittances Product Management Regulatory Compliance Strategic Partnerships

Pre-Sales and Product Manager, Mobile VAS

Cisco (Imimobile)

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)

Managed pre-sales and product management for Mobile Value Added Services (VAS) for telecommunication companies. Focused on product strategy and market adoption across multiple regions.

Pre Sales Product Management Mobile VAS Telecommunications Product Strategy Market Analysis Business Development Solution Design

Product Lead, Mobile Social Network

Tencent Group (Ibibo.com)

Jan 2007 - Present (18 years 5 months)

Led the launch of India's first mobile social network, overseeing product development and market entry. Established key partnerships with major companies like Airtel and Kwality Walls.

Product Launch Strategic Partnerships Business Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Harvard University VPAL

Certification , Fintech

2019 - 2019

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MBA, Marketing and International Business

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing and International Business. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of global market dynamics and strategic business practices.