Anil Castelino

Anil Castelino is an experienced professional in the financial services sector, currently serving as the Head of Products, Strategy and Transformation at aafaq Islamic Finance PSC since April 2023, where significant achievements include over 100% growth in new customer onboarding and a remarkable 600% increase in card spend through digital marketing initiatives. Prior to this, Anil worked as a Management Consultant from August 2019 to March 2023, focusing on digital strategy and customer onboarding, achieving a 4x increase in new customer onboarding and a 200% rise in Mutual Fund SIP investments. Anil's extensive tenure at Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited spanned from February 1999 to July 2019, encompassing roles such as Senior Vice President for South Asia, where responsibilities included enhancing sales and wealth advisory capabilities, and Vice President for Products & Business Transformation, where digital onboarding strategies were implemented. Anil's educational background includes a degree in Project Management from SPJIMR and a Bachelor's degree in Business Finance and Cost Accounting from Mumbai University.