Rishab Sood

Business Development Executive

Singapore, Singapore21 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of success in fintech and payments.
  • Proven track record in scaling merchant acquisition.
  • Recognized for exceptional sales performance and leadership.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Fintech executive specializing in B2B sales and strategic partnerships.

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Skills

Core Skills

Gtm Strategy & ExecutionSales LeadershipBusiness Development

Other Skills

Account ManagementAccount PlanningAgent DevelopmentAgent RecruitmentB2BBusiness Relationship ManagementBusiness-to-Business (B2B)C-Suite EngagementC-Suite SellingChannel SalesChannel StrategyCommercial ExecutionComplex SalesConsultative SellingContract Negotiation

About

Payments Executive | GTM Leader | B2B Sales StrategistDriving market expansion for Razorpay Singapore, I lead a cross-functional Sales and Partnerships team of 5 business development and partner focussed professionals targeting SME, mid-market, and enterprise segments. I collaborate with Product, Engineering and Marketing to convert local insights into actionable go-to-market strategies. My focus is on scaling merchant acquisition, enhancing regulatory compliance, and advancing our position toward Major Payment Institution (MPI) licensing.As a trusted sales leader, I have consistently enabled teams to deliver superlative performance, expand market share, and penetrate new regions. I bring a deep understanding of the payments value chain—spanning acquiring, issuing, cross-border, and digital wallets—paired with a track record of results in competitive, regulated markets.With 20+ years of success in driving revenue growth for global fintech and payments companies, I specialise in building high-performance sales teams, leading go-to-market (GTM) strategy, and securing strategic accounts across APAC. My core strengths lie in sales transformation, complex deal execution, and partner ecosystem development.Core Competencies:GTM Strategy & ExecutionEnterprise Sales LeadershipHigh-Performance Team ManagementPartner & Channel DevelopmentCustomer Acquisition & RetentionStrategic Account PlanningLet’s connect to explore collaboration in the fintech and payments ecosystem.

Experience

Razorpay

Senior Director - Business Development & Partnerships

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Singapore · On-site

  • Spearhead Razorpay’s expansion by leading a cross-functional sales and partnerships team to accelerate growth across SME, mid-market, and enterprise segments.​
  • Drive go-to-market success through collaboration with Product, Tech, and Marketing—translating local insights into actionable strategies for merchant acquisition.​
  • Scale the merchant portfolio and strengthen regulatory compliance as we progress toward securing Major Payment Institution status in Singapore.​
Sales Organization LeadershipGo-to-Market StrategyCross-functional CollaborationsMerchant AcquisitionRegulatory ComplianceGTM Strategy & Execution+1

Rapyd

Enterprise Sales Director - APAC

Oct 2021Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Singapore · On-site

  • Onboarded and activated Financial Institutions and Merchants across APAC, fuelling strong growth in Rapyd’s Payout and Payin business.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in APAC and Europe to accelerate regional sales momentum.
  • Enabled revenue expansion through strategic market engagement and partnership development.
Enterprise Sales LeadershipMarket EngagementPartnership DevelopmentSales LeadershipBusiness Development

Worldpay

Senior Business Development Manager - APAC

Jul 2015Oct 2021 · 6 yrs 3 mos · Singapore · On-site

  • Delivered standout revenue growth across 8+ APAC and Oceania markets, consistently exceeding targets.
  • Received both the “President’s Award” and “Making an Impact” Award for overachievement in sales performance.
  • Secured top-tier results in regional sales quotas year after year, driving measurable impact.
Revenue GrowthSales PerformanceMarket PenetrationSales LeadershipBusiness Development

American express

Sales Director - Enterprise

Feb 2006Mar 2015 · 9 yrs 1 mo · Singapore and India · On-site

  • In over 9 years at American Express, I scaled from the frontlines to leading top-performing sales teams across India.
  • Twice honoured with the “President’s Club” award for exceptional sales performance on a global scale.
  • Closed large strategic accounts, blending leadership with high-impact individual performance.
Sales StrategyAccount ManagementLeadershipSales LeadershipBusiness Development

Icici prudential life insurance company limited

Key Account Manager - Employee Benefits

Jun 2004Dec 2005 · 1 yr 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

  • Leveraged Consultative Selling approach to sell our Employee Benefits suite, primarily Superannuation and Gratuity fund management solutions, to the C-Suite in Enterprise accounts
Consultative SellingC-Suite EngagementSales LeadershipBusiness Development

Education

Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management

MBA — Marketing

University of Calcutta

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom — Accountancy

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