Prakash Chauhan — CEO

🌐 FinTech & BFSI leader with 37+ years of experience in Digital Banking, Capital Markets, and Financial Inclusion. 📊 Certified Independent Director (IICA), skilled in Governance, Risk & Compliance, and API-led FinTech transformation. 🚀 Passionate about contributing to Board & Advisory roles where strategy, innovation, and regulatory expertise create lasting impact. I am a FinTech & BFSI leader with 37+ years of experience spanning Capital Markets, Digital Banking, and Financial Services Transformation. My career has been defined by building API-led platforms, forging strategic alliances with regulators (RBI, SEBI, PFRDA, NSDL, UIDAI), and scaling digital financial inclusion networks across 700+ cities in India. As a Certified Independent Director (IICA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India), I bring governance expertise, fiduciary responsibility, and strategic oversight to organizations. I specialize in enterprise growth, risk management, compliance frameworks, and digital transformation strategies. I have successfully: Spearheaded the growth of RupeGrow, enabling seamless API integrations (AEPS, BBPS, UPI, CMS, Micro-ATM, POS). Scaled Payworld Digital Services to one of India’s largest rural FinTech distribution platforms. Led Orbis Financial & Alankit Ltd. in expanding custody, registry, and compliance services, driving capital market depth. Forged strategic alliances with government authorities and regulators to shape digital financial ecosystems. 🌍 My mission is to contribute and leveraging my expertise in: Corporate Governance | Risk & Compliance | Strategy & Growth | Digital Transformation | Financial Inclusion | Regulatory Engagement | Capital Markets Oversight.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech leader with extensive experience in digital banking and regulatory engagement.

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Experience: 27 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Api-led Transformation
Strategic Partnerships
P&l Management
Strategic Initiatives
E-governance Management
Custodial Operations Management
Client Acquisition

Career Highlights

37+ years of experience in FinTech and BFSI.
Expert in API-led transformation and digital financial inclusion.
Proven track record in strategic partnerships with regulators.

Work Experience

PCAK Consultancy Service

Strategic Business Consultant |Certified Independent Director (10 mos)

RupeGrow

Chief Executive Officer (1 yr)

Alankit Ltd

Vice president e-Governance. (5 yrs 6 mos)

Orbis Financial corp ltd

Vice President - Custodial Operation (3 yrs 7 mos)

Payworld Digital Services Pvt Ltd

Business Head - e-Governance, FinTech, Investment & Loans (16 yrs 6 mos)

Stock Holding Corporation of India (SHCIL)

Regional Manager (10 yrs)

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom at Chaudhary Charan Singh University

MCOM at Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Diploma in Management at Indira Gandhi National Open University

PGDM at Indira Gandhi National Open University

Empowerment of Managers at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Customer Relations & Satisfaction at Tata Management Training Centre -Pune

Advance Capital Market at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Banking and Finance-Hyderabad

Prakash Chauhan

CEO

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India27 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

37+ years of experience in FinTech and BFSI.
Expert in API-led transformation and digital financial inclusion.
Proven track record in strategic partnerships with regulators.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech leader with extensive experience in digital banking and regulatory engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Api-led TransformationStrategic PartnershipsP&l ManagementStrategic InitiativesE-governance ManagementCustodial Operations ManagementClient Acquisition

Other Skills

APIAPI integrationAPYActivationAdaptabilityAgent BankingAlliancesAuditBFSIBusiness CorrespondentCDSLChannelClearingCommunicationCustodial Operations

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Experience

Pcak consultancy service

Strategic Business Consultant |Certified Independent Director

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Hybrid

Spearheaded strategic direction and operational oversight for a B2B APIplatform, managing all aspects of business development, partnerships,and compliance.
Launched an AEPS/DMT/BBPS API platform, driving partner-led GTMfor market expansion.
Developed and nurtured bank/NBFC alliances, establishing strategicpartnerships for revenue generation.
Strengthened fraud controls, improved uptime tracking, andenhanced MIS systems, ensuring robust platform performance andsecurity.
Achievements:
Engineered bank/NBFC alliances and prioritized key corridors, leading to increased market presence and profitability.

API integrationbusiness developmentpartnership managementcompliancefraud controluptime tracking+3

Rupegrow

Chief Executive Officer

May 2024 – May 2025 · 1 yr · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

Spearheaded strategic direction and operational oversight for a B2B APIplatform, managing all aspects of business development, partnerships,and compliance.
Launched an AEPS/DMT/BBPS API platform, driving partner-led GTMfor market expansion.
Developed and nurtured bank/NBFC alliances, establishing strategicpartnerships for revenue generation.
Strengthened fraud controls, improved uptime tracking, andenhanced MIS systems, ensuring robust platform performance andsecurity.
Achievements:
Engineered bank/NBFC alliances and prioritized key corridors, leading to increased market presence and profitability.

API integrationbusiness developmentpartnership managementcompliancefraud controluptime tracking+3

Alankit ltd

Vice president e-Governance.

May 2012 – Nov 2017 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Greater Delhi Area · On-site

Led e-Governance initiatives, concentrating on building state programs, managing strategic partnerships, andenhancing operational efficiency.
Directed the e-Governance division, overseeing state programs, MoUs, and RFPs/tenders to expand governmentpartnerships.
Scaled partner networks to improve service delivery and market penetration across diverse regions.
Achievements:
Enhanced fraud and loss controls significantly improving overall financial security.
Improved operational efficiency by establishing MIS for uptime and TAT reduction.

e-Governancestrategic partnershipsoperational efficiencyMoUsRFPse-Governance management

Orbis financial corp ltd

Vice President - Custodial Operation

Oct 2008 – May 2012 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Managed custody and clearing services, emphasizing operational rigor, risk mitigation, and customer onboarding.
Oversaw custodial and clearing operations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities:
Managed a variety of tasks related to custodial operations, ensuring effective performance in all regard .
Distribution of Custodial Product-Professional Clearing services (F & O) and Loan Book Administration

custodial operationsclearing servicesrisk mitigationcustomer onboardingcustodial operations management

Payworld digital services pvt ltd

Business Head - e-Governance, FinTech, Investment & Loans

Nov 2007 – May 2024 · 16 yrs 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Payworld Digital Services Pvt. Ltd.
Directed the P&L and strategic initiatives for e-Governance, Fintech, Investment, and Loan product lines. Focus onmarket penetration and partner relationship management.
Managed P&L for e-Governance, Fintech, Investment & Loan product lines, driving revenue growth and marketexpansion.
Introduced new fintech solutions, improving market penetration across diverse demographics.
Led strategic alliances with banks and PSUs, facilitating the rollout of citizen services with adoption dashboards anduptime governance.
Achievements:
Delivered ₹60L+ monthly revenue through partner-led GTM strategies, demonstrating strong commercial acumen

P&L managementstrategic initiativesmarket penetrationpartner relationship managementrevenue growth

Stock holding corporation of india (shcil)

Regional Manager

Oct 1998 – Oct 2008 · 10 yrs · Greater Nagpur Area

Supervised regional distribution and client acquisitions focusing on depository services, broking services and e-Stamping distribution
Directed distribution strategies for depository services, broking services and e-Stamping, in the North region.
Expanded HNI and corporate client portfolios to increase market share.
Achievements:
Increased corporate acquisition across North India , strengthened channel productivity

distribution strategiesclient acquisitionsdepository servicesbroking servicesclient acquisition