Hrishikesh Deshpande — CEO

Strategic technology leader driving digital transformation and team excellence across APAC. Currently heading the Credit Technology division for a leading financial institution, I specialize in building high-performance teams, delivering scalable and secure technology solutions, and championing innovation in complex, global environments. With over 25 years in investment banking technology, I’ve steered major business transformations, led multi-disciplinary teams, and managed mission-critical programs from concept to execution. As Product Manager for AI-Powered Sales Analytics, I PM-ed an advanced tool leveraging Gemini LLM—empowering sales teams with actionable, AI-driven insights for enhanced decision-making and revenue growth. My core strengths include: - Building and mentoring diverse, high-impact technology teams - Pioneering AI, ML, and cloud-first technology initiatives - Developing and executing tech strategies that align with board-level vision and operational efficiency - Leading robust cybersecurity, compliance, and risk mitigation programs - Driving cost optimization, automation, and stakeholder engagement across all levels I am passionate about fostering a culture of continuous innovation, learning, and inclusion—ensuring that my teams and clients always achieve a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech leader with expertise in digital transformation and team management.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 25 yrs 1 mo