Kush Saxena — CEO
Kush Saxena is a transformative fintech and payments executive, investor, and value creation leader with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise value growth through technology innovation and strategic leadership. He specializes in scaling digital payment platforms, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and pioneering AI-driven financial solutions across global markets. A unique executive, Kush began his career in deep AI/engineering, before pivoting to management consulting and then major operations, P&L and CEO leadership. Most recently, as CEO of GetNet, Kush led Latin America's leading fintech platforms, overseeing $1B+ in revenue and achieving significant EBITDA growth while enhancing market share and employee satisfaction. Previously at Mastercard, Kush served in multiple C-suite roles, including EVP of Merchants & Acceptance, Chief Technology Officer, and EVP of Strategy and M&A. His leadership was instrumental in expanding Mastercard's global merchant network to 110M+, executing over $3B in strategic acquisitions, and deploying national real-time payment platforms across multiple regions. Earlier, as Chief Strategy Officer at H&R Block, he led a successful turnaround strategy that contributed to tripling the company's market capitalization. He currently holds board positions with CAB Payments and serves as Senior Advisor to The World Bank Group. Kush's career demonstrates consistent success in digital transformation and value creation across the financial services ecosystem. His global experience spans North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, where he has established himself as a trusted partner to regulators in strengthening fintech ecosystems. Recognized as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and among the Top 25 CTOs by The Financial Technology Report, he continues to shape the future of financial technology through his industry leadership.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech executive with extensive leadership in digital payments and strategic growth.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Experience: 21 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- Financial Services
- Business Strategy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Technology Leadership
- Corporate Strategy
- Business Management
- Consulting
Career Highlights
- Led GetNet to achieve $1B+ in revenue.
- Expanded Mastercard's merchant network to over 110 million.
- Recognized as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.
Work Experience
Getnet
CEO, Board Member and Advisor (3 yrs)
Function Ventures
Chair (5 yrs 9 mos)
Mastercard
Executive Vice President, Merchants and Acceptance (2 yrs 3 mos)
Chief Technology Officer (2 yrs 5 mos)
EVP & Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer (2 yrs 10 mos)
American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC)
Board Member (2 yrs 3 mos)
(Multiple Companies)
Board Member and Advisor (6 yrs 9 mos)
H&R Block
General Manager, US Retail (11 mos)
Chief Strategy Officer & Head of New Business (1 yr 1 mo)
Democracy Connect
Co-founder / advisor (3 yrs 7 mos)
McKinsey & Company
Associate Partner (7 yrs 6 mos)
FICO®
Analytics Scientist (4 mos)
National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore
Research Associate (7 mos)
Education
Masters of Science (MS) at Stanford University
Bachelors of Technology (B.Tech) at Gujarat University
