Deakin Daney

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India22 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years of experience in banking and telecom.
  • Expert in building C-suite relationships and ecosystems.
  • Passionate about social impact through innovation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech leader with extensive experience in banking and innovation sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipBusiness Strategy

Other Skills

BankingBranch BankingBusiness DevelopmentBusiness ExcellenceBusiness Unit Start-upBusiness-to-Business (B2B)CRMCapital MarketsCash ManagementCommercial BankingCore BankingCreditCredit AnalysisCredit CardsCredit Risk

About

With over 20 years of work experience in banking, telecom, and innovation sectors, I am a leader who can build and nurture C-suite relationships, enable eco-systems, and design and develop products and go-to-market strategies. As the Country Manager & Sales Director at Fime, I head sales for South East Asia, working closely with central government, domestic schemes, international and domestic card issuers, terminal manufacturers, and more. My prime focus is on our three markets of payments , smart mobility & digital ID , which are supported by our blended offering of consulting, platforms, tools & testing services. I am also certified in digital banking by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance. In addition to my current role at Fime, I am also a Director at India Blockchain Alliance and Inter Institutional Inclusive Innovations Center (i4C). I support the progressive start-up ecosystem, ed-tech, fintech, proptech, co-working, sustainable working, and work from anywhere models. I am passionate about creating and delivering social impact through innovation and collaboration.

Experience

Fime

2 roles

Country Manager & Sales Director, India and South Asia

Jul 2024Oct 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Regional Director Sales, India & South Asia

Jan 2023Jun 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Heading Sales for South Asia. Work closely with Central Government, Domestic Schemes, international & domestic card issuers , terminal manufacturers & more. Prime focus on financial , transit & medical use cases through ABDM, Sahamati, STQC & ONDC. For any connect / enquiry write in to fimeinsidesalessa@fime.com

India blockchain alliance

Director - India

Feb 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo · India

Bootstart

Chief Executive Officer

Mar 2021Jan 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · India

  • CEO of Bootstart Co Working , a Pune based high growth start up focused on the sweet spot in premium co working. With 18 locations in 6 cities , we are poised for creating benchmarks. With a superb team , we are now ready to enter new markets & create differentiation in existing cities.

Worktribe co working

Chief Executive Officer

Dec 2020Jun 2021 · 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • WorkTribe was my first foray into entrepreneurship & also the most exciting journey of self discovery I ever went on. The learnings from my stint to me were more valuable than any course or college could ever have taught. I scaled I grew I lost I recovered I raised capital and I finally exited. Now I am left with just the wonderful memories of what I started , and the journey it has taken me on. To know more visit www.worktribe.in
Business ExcellenceBusiness Unit Start-upLeadershipBusiness Strategy

Inter institutional inclusive innovations center

Executive Committee Member

Nov 2020Present · 5 yrs 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

  • We are creators of the world's largest Hackathon platform. We are experts in bringing together the best of educational events and programs on our proprietary tech platform. We are continually looking to be the change in our sphere of influence. Open to collaborate & be part of Progressive Eco System for Students, Colleges, Institutions, Start Ups , Corporate & Government Bodies. Please visit https://i4c.in
  • Do write in to me at deakin@i4c.in for collaborations and event management
LeadershipTeam ManagementBusiness Strategy

Rbl bank

3 roles

Vice President

Promoted

Dec 2017Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Retail Banking

Vice President & Program Head

Jun 2016Dec 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • India Start Up Club is a specialised program run by the bank which focuses on startups and their journey. We offer a range of holistic products & services catered to a startups needs as it evolves . My KRA involves setting up of focus startup branches across the country, identify , train and deploy ISC RMs across the zones, and continually enable markets with a flow of information & centrally originated leads. I also lead our marketing strategy , and act as a central conduit for all areas related to ISC. Know more at www.indiastartupclub.com

Vice President & Cluster Head - Retail Branch Banking

Jul 2014Jun 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Retail Banking

Ing vysya bank

2 roles

Regional Manager - Wealth - Rest Of Mah & Goa

Jun 2013Jul 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Handling 15 branches in ROMG. HNI acquisition/ RTD/BTD/AUM growth/Training of Branch Staff/ WRM hiring and certifications / Build large primary base for bank using X Sell of SIP/LI/GI/MF and allied products.Reporting into Regional Office -West

Branch Head

Nov 2010Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Set up ING newest franchise in Pune and launched in jan 2011 successfully. Heading the new age Platina branch for the region, with deep focus on HNI clientele. Wealth Management and Trade are two key verticals we focus on in this unit. My role encompasses delivery for verticals such as CASA growth / Acquisition/ Pay roll accounts / Trade Business / Forex cards / SME & Cluster Asset Based Finance as well as Agri Business. We have tasted good success across all lines and the branch is amongst the top 5 fastest growing new branches in Western India. My ambition is to be the largest and most profitable branch in the cluster.

Dbs bank

AVP & Branch Head

Jul 2010Nov 2010 · 4 mos · Kolhapur Area, India

  • Setting up the franchise for DBS in the region.Converting concept into brick and mortar results. Starting with a zero liability base and aiming to be one of top 2 MNC banks in the region within 12 months.

Royal bank of scotland group

AVP & BCBH

Oct 2005Jul 2010 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Heading the region of Kolhapur for Royal Bank Of Scotland. Brand ambassador for the region. Focus on acquisition of NTB clients / Growth of SA balance/ Growth of Investment AUM/Ensuring service levels are 100% / Complying with business and operational processes/Achievement of Nil Error in Audit

Airtel business

Enterprise Solutions and Delivery Manager

Feb 2005Oct 2005 · 8 mos · Pune Area, India

  • As Delivery Manager, my main responsibility was sales delivery and service excellence for the named accounts mapped to me. Apart from the core activity, I had to up sell across product and technology lines to the listed companies and subsidiaries across India, in my vertical (BFSI)

Vsnl

Area Sales Manager

Oct 2002Jan 2005 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Pune Area, India

  • I headed a team of direct sales executives and also managed GSA for Tata Indicom Broadband services. Was part of core unit which set up Pure play services in Pune.

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

B.A. — Economics

Jan 1991Jan 1996

Neville Wadia Institute Of Management Studies and Research

M.B.A. — Marketing

Jan 1996Jan 1998

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