Akshay Kanekar — CEO
Strategic and execution-focused product leader with over 14 years of experience across digital banking, corporate transaction banking, and enterprise-grade financial solutions. I currently lead Presales and Business Solutions Group (BSG), steering Pre-Sales, Product Management, Project Execution, Client Experience, and Quality Control across Corporate Digital Banking Channels. 💼 I specialize in delivering end-to-end solutions spanning: ✅ Corporate Internet Banking (Web) ✅ API Banking & Host-to-Host (H2H/SFTP) ✅ Corporate Mobile Apps ✅ Payments, Tax Tech, Commercial Cards, CMS, Trade, and FX Modules 🚀 Key Highlights: Spearheaded full-stack product rollouts in CIB and channel banking, driving 40%+ growth in NTB acquisition and significant upticks in customer engagement and CASA penetration. Architected solutions tailored to client needs through a consultative presales approach, ensuring alignment with business, regulatory, and operational expectations. Delivered high-impact modules including ICEGATE, BBPS-based utility management, GSTN/CBDT integrations, and bulk tax upload journeys. Previously at NatWest (RBS), shaped core product lifecycle strategies for UK business banking, focused on pricing, risk control, and regulatory alignment. 🎯 Core Strengths: Digital Banking Strategy | Product Innovation | Corporate Channels Pre-Sales Engineering | Solution Consulting | Client-Centric Design Agile Execution | GTM Strategy | Regulatory Tech Integration CX & Delivery Governance | MIS & Reporting | Quality Assurance 🌍 Passionate about transforming corporate banking through future-ready digital platforms, driving growth through precision-led solutions and exceptional execution. 📬 Let’s connect if you’re building in the digital banking, fintech, or embedded finance space.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert specializing in digital banking and transaction solutions.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 14 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Digital Banking Strategy
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Analysis
- Operations Management
- Communication
- Inventory Management
- Team Management
Career Highlights
- 14+ years in digital banking leadership.
- Spearheaded product rollouts driving 40% growth.
- Expert in fintech innovation and digital transformation.
Work Experience
TransBnk - Transaction Banking Platform
Head Pre- Sales (1 yr 3 mos)
RBL Bank
Senior Product Manager - Digital Banking (Corporate Channels) (1 yr 1 mo)
NatWest Group
Senior Manager - Business Risk and Control (Digital Banking & Cash Products) (3 yrs 7 mos)
Shree Ganesh Enterprises
Shree Ganesh Enterprises Manager (7 mos)
Deutsche Bank
Analyst (4 yrs 9 mos)
Adroit Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. ( ACSPL )
Chief Executive Officer (2 yrs 2 mos)
Future Knowledge Services Ltd
Inventory Control Auditor (8 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at IES Management College and Research Centre
Bachelor’s Degree at Mumbai University Mumbai