Raj Prasad

Raj Prasad possesses extensive experience in banking and finance, currently serving as the Head of Government & Institutional Business at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank since November 2021, where responsibilities involve building a wholesale liabilities franchise and establishing various financial services. Prior to this role, Raj Prasad held several senior positions at Axis Bank from April 2000 to September 2020, including Head of Trade, Forex Products & Services, where management of the trade and forex business was key, and Chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Branch, overseeing operations in the GCC region. Additional roles encompassed leadership in government business, international retail, and global financial institutions, demonstrating a strong track record in product management, P&L responsibility, and relationship management. Raj Prasad's educational background includes an MBA in Finance from Berhampur University and Executive Education from INSEAD focused on strategy in digital disruption.