Rahul Saxena, CFA, is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in trade finance and fintech. Currently serving as the Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Eliant Trade Finance LP since September 2024, Rahul previously held the role of Managing Director, Commercial at Olea from July 2021 to August 2024, overseeing business development within a joint venture between Standard Chartered Ventures and Linklogis. Prior to Olea, Rahul contributed to SC Ventures as a member focusing on business development for the fintech venture Olea and held various senior positions at Greensill, Standard Chartered Bank, and ANZ, where leadership roles encompassed product management, transaction banking, and strategic initiatives across regions. An alumnus of prestigious institutions, Rahul holds a CFA, MBA in Finance, and a B.Tech in Industrial Engineering, complemented by an Executive Diploma in Directorship from Singapore Management University.