Sameer Gupta โ Business Development Executive
I'm a business leader on a mission to transform financial services through technology, innovation, and human-centered design. For 20+ years, I've built & scaled financial services products, led cross-functional teams, and forged strategic partnerships across banking, and emerging technologies. Currently, I guide CXOs and leaders across tier-1 banks, payments companies, and fintech startups in leveraging cloud & GenAI to drive competitive advantage. My sweet spot: bridging business strategy, product innovation, and technology - translating complex regulatory & market dynamics into scalable, next-generation financial solutions. What I bring to the table: ๐ฏ Strategic Product Development and P&L Management โ Created and scaled multiple digital product lines; grew portfolios by 10+% and generated 200+ opportunities worth $7MM+ in incremental revenue. Deep understanding of how to lead a $500M+ banking franchise across payments, receivables, liquidity, and trade finance. ๐ Go-To-Market & Business Development โ Architected and executed account-based deal origination motions; currently managing a $200M+ industry revenue pool with 200+ active financial services customers. In the past, have co-led a $100MM+ digital ecosystem opportunity in banking across Asia. ๐ค GenAI & Emerging Tech โ Passionate about unlocking GenAI and agentic AI opportunities in banking & payments. Built innovation frameworks and conducted 50+ co-creation workshops with enterprise clients on next-gen technologies (AI/ML, APIs, blockchain, mobile-first banking). ๐ Cross-Functional Leadership & Culture Building โ Led innovation thinking across time size of 100+; mentored startups and built thought leadership through speaking engagements at industry forums. I thrive in environments where: + Strategic thinking meets execution; curiosity meets rigor + Innovation is balanced with pragmatism + Impact on the industry and business growth is the true north + Learning and evolution are expected, not optional Education & Credentials: + Executive Education: Yale School of Management (Leading and Managing Globally) + Specialization: Duke University (Entrepreneurial Finance, Strategy & Innovation) + Certifications: AWS Certified AI Practitioner, IBM Data Science (Python, ML), CTP (Treasury Professional) + Degree: PGDBM (Mumbai), BCA (Hyderabad) Let's connect if: You're scaling financial services innovation, building next-gen fintech products, or exploring how AI/cloud transforms banking. I'm always keen to share insights, explore partnerships, or discuss the future of financial services.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with a strong focus on product innovation and strategic business development.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 21 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Business Development
- Go-to-market Strategy
- Product Innovation
- Strategic Partnerships
- Product Management
- Instant Payments
- Product Strategy
- Digital Strategy
Career Highlights
- 20+ years in financial services product innovation.
- Expert in leveraging GenAI for competitive advantage.
- Proven track record in strategic partnerships and business development.
Work Experience
AngelList India
Angel Investor (2 yrs 8 mos)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Financial Services - Business Development & GTM, India Leader (L7) (3 yrs 5 mos)
Inflection Point Ventures
Angel Investor (3 yrs 8 mos)
Citi
Director (C15), Product Innovation & Partnerships Head, South Asia (1 yr 11 mos)
Sr. Vice President (C14), Product Innovation & FinTech Partnerships Head, South Asia (2 yrs 5 mos)
VP of Product, Digital & Data Platforms and Sr. Product Manager, Digital Receivables (2 yrs 1 mo)
Product Lead, Channel & Enterprise Services - India (2 yrs 2 mos)
Assistant Vice President, Sales, Citi Transaction Services (1 yr 6 mos)
Infosys
Senior Consultant | Payments | Finacle (1 yr)
Product Consultant | Payments | Finacle (10 mos)
Citi
Implementation Manager (8 mos)
Manager, Treasury & Trade Services (2 mos)
Assistant Manager, Treasury & Trade Services (3 yrs 7 mos)
HCL Technologies
Business Analyst - Enterprise Application Services (1 mo)
Dell
Customer Issue Management Expert (8 mos)
Technical Support Representative (1 yr 1 mo)
Education
PGDBM at SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research
Bachelor in Computer Applications at Osmania University
AISSCE at Kendriya Vidyalaya