Manu Panda

Manu Panda serves as the Group Chief Operating Officer at Maya, where responsibilities include overseeing Operating Outcomes across various financial sectors such as Consumer Payments and Banking. Previously, Manu held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Maya Bank, collaborating with multiple departments to manage the asset and liability business for a leading digital bank. Prior experience includes roles as Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, focusing on risk management strategies for a digital banking model, and as Group Chief Risk Officer at 4finance, driving risk management efforts for a major digital lending company. Manu’s extensive career also features significant contributions at MasterCard, Experian, Barclays, Citibank, and GE Capital, with a strong emphasis on risk management and credit strategy across multiple markets. Educational qualifications include an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Master’s in Management from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.