Prajakta Wandhekar

Prajakta Wandhekar is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in banking and financial services, currently serving as Vice President of Commercial Solutions at Mastercard since November 2024. Prior to this role, Prajakta held significant positions at Citi, including Head of Private Banking Payments and Lending, where responsibilities encompassed leading technology solutions across multiple regions, and Head of Digital API Platform, focusing on enhancing the API infrastructure. Prajakta's earlier tenure at Barclays included roles such as Head of Digital Payments and Debit Cards and Global Technology Lead & Architect for Online Banking, where contributions included the development of award-winning platforms and successful transformation projects. Prajakta began the career as a Software Developer at Patni Computer Systems Ltd and progressed through various technical roles at HSBC and Principal Financial Group, demonstrating a strong foundation in technology and leadership throughout a notable career.