Gaurav Saxena

Gaurav Saxena is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in vendor management, partner relations, and payments strategies. Currently serving as Senior Director at Robinhood since 2021, Gaurav previously held significant roles at Facebook, where responsibilities included leading global supplier and partner programs. Gaurav spent a substantial period at American Express, progressing through various leadership roles to become Vice President & Global Head of Merchant Acquisition and Payments, overseeing a global team and developing strategic initiatives for payments expansion. Earlier career highlights include a position as Finance Lead for GE Capital in Asia and a Senior Manager role at Arthur Andersen, where Gaurav advised on high-stakes M&A activities. Gaurav holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, and is recognized as a Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.