Smit Patel

Smit Patel is an experienced finance and digital marketing professional with a strong background in the banking and credit sectors. Currently serving as Vice President and Growth Lead for Credit Cards at Kotak Mahindra Bank since October 2021, Smit has previously held key positions, including DVP for Credit Cards and Digital Personal Loans, as well as AVP for Digital Acquisition in Mortgages. Prior experience includes roles at Fullerton India Credit Company Ltd., where Smit focused on digital products and online acquisition, and Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance, managing customer acquisition and lead generation within the E-commerce and Digital Marketing team. Smit's early career included a summer internship at Choppies Group in Africa, contributing to brand equity measurement. Educational qualifications include a PGDM from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Nirma University.