Kartik Mistry

Kartik Mistry currently serves as the Head of Standard Bank Mobile, focusing on the development and implementation of strategies to enhance revenue streams and client retention within the Mobile Virtual Network Operator business unit. As Co-Founder and CEO of Hamba, Mistry emphasizes innovation in pursuits. Previously, Mistry was the COO at Tesserae, addressing AI adoption in Financial Services, and held the role of Chief Operating Officer at Rain South Africa, where significant achievements included the launch of Africa’s first data-only and 5G network. Mistry's extensive experience includes senior positions at FNB South Africa, overseeing retail strategy and product management, as well as earlier roles at Standard Bank Group in cost management and business analysis. Mistry holds an MBA from GIBS and a BSc in IT Management from UNISA.