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Payments Product and Network Development Leader

Payments Product and Network Development Leader

Singapore, Singapore

Description

This executive is a seasoned payments and transaction banking leader with over 20 years of experience across Asia-Pacific and global markets. Currently leading product strategy for a major global payment network’s transfer solutions, this professional drives seamless, transparent cross-border money movement for financial institutions, gig platforms, and SMEs across more than 140 countries. With a strong blend of execution-focused leadership, deep payments expertise, and proven ability to scale infrastructure, go-to-market strategies, and partnerships, the leader’s multi-market insight and commercial acumen enable delivery of customer-centric innovations at scale.

Key Roles

  • •Vice President of Product Management leading strategy and roadmap for cross-border account-to-account and card payment solutions across 140+ countries at a global payment network
  • •Led regional network development by expanding real-time ACH schemes, mobile wallets, and cash disbursement partnerships to enhance cross-border payment accessibility in Asia-Pacific
  • •Senior Vice President and Regional Product Sales Head driving bespoke cross-currency payment solutions and commercial growth for a top-tier financial services firm in the Asia-Pacific region
  • •Over 20 years of progressive leadership roles spanning payments, transaction banking, strategic partnerships, and business development at multinational financial institutions
  • •Strong background in product management, go-to-market strategy, negotiation, team leadership, and scaling financial infrastructure across Asia-Pacific

Meet Me

I’m a passionate advocate for seamless and transparent cross-border money movement, especially serving banks, gig platforms, and SMEs. Over two decades, I’ve led product, network, and sales teams to build scalable payments infrastructure across Asia and globally. I thrive in environments where strategic vision aligns with hands-on execution, and where partnerships and technology come together to create meaningful customer impact.

Personas

Payments Product Strategist

  • •Leads design and execution of product roadmaps powering large-scale cross-border payment networks
  • •Drives innovation in account-to-account and card-based transfer solutions
  • •Expert in building multi-stakeholder payment ecosystems involving financial institutions, digital wallets, and automated clearing houses

Superpowers

Superpowers not available

Sweet Spot

Excels at orchestrating and scaling multi-party payment networks with a strategic vision tightly coupled to commercial execution. Strengths include harmonizing product innovation, partnership ecosystems, and market growth to enable transparent, efficient cross-border payments at scale.

Functional Skills

Product and Network Development
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Cross-Border Payment Product Strategy- Leads product strategy and roadmap for a global transfer solutions portfolio spanning over 140 countries, enabling account-to-account and card payments.
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Network Expansion- Expanded regional payment footprint by integrating real-time domestic payment schemes, mobile wallets, and cash agents.
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Payment Infrastructure Scaling- Built scalable payment and transaction banking platforms supporting banks, non-bank financial institutions, and corporate clients across the region.
Commercial Leadership
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Regional Product Sales- Directed Asia-Pacific cross-currency payment sales for a leading treasury and trade solutions provider, managing extensive pipelines and bespoke client engagements.
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Strategic Partnerships- Forged and negotiated partnerships with financial institutions, fintech companies, and ecosystem players to drive business development and market access.
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Team Leadership- Led diverse teams across product, network, and sales functions to deliver customer-centric payment solutions.
Strategic Planning and Execution
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Go-To-Market Strategy- Crafted and executed go-to-market plans for innovative payment products targeting banks, platforms, and SMEs.
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Stakeholder Management- Collaborated across multiple regions and regulatory domains to align stakeholder interests and accelerate product adoption.
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Negotiation and Deal Structuring- Devised win-win commercial agreements optimizing network participation and revenue generation.

User Manual

Operates best with strategic clarity and objectives balanced with autonomy to drive execution and build partnerships. Values open communication and diverse perspectives, energized by challenges requiring technical insight paired with commercial pragmatism. Early alignment on goals and scope enables high-impact delivery.

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Education

  • •Master’s degree in Business Administration with marketing and finance focus from a reputed South Asian management institute
  • •Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from a prominent engineering college in South Asia

Focus Areas

Product ManagementPayments and Transaction BankingGo-To-Market StrategyNetwork DevelopmentCross-Border PaymentsStrategic PartnershipsScaling Financial Infrastructure

Industries

Financial ServicesPaymentsBankingFintech

Geographical Coverage

Asia-PacificGreater IndiaSoutheast AsiaGlobal (140+ countries network reach)

Stage

GrowthEnterpriseScale-up

Personal Interests

Cross-border commerceTechnology-driven financial inclusionMulticultural collaborationContinuous learning
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