Kartik Taneja

Kartik Taneja currently serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Payments & Consumer Lending at Mashreq Bank, where responsibilities include leading digital innovations in payments, cards, loans, and digital lending products. Taneja also holds the position of Chairman at Neopay, guiding the company's merchant acquiring and processing strategies. Previously, Taneja was with Standard Chartered Bank, where significant accomplishments included driving revenue growth and technology upgrades across multiple markets. Taneja's extensive experience in the financial industry also encompasses leadership roles at Emirates Digital Wallet and various capacities throughout a long tenure at Standard Chartered Bank, underscoring a strong track record in payments, lending, and product strategy. Education credentials include an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, and advanced leadership training from Harvard and the University of Oxford.