T Sonam Bhutia

Sonam Bhutia is an experienced business development professional currently serving as Director of Regional Business Development at Visa since March 2024, focusing on addressing payment challenges for merchants and acquirers. Previously, Sonam held the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Pomelo from November 2021 to February 2024, delivering scalable finance solutions for banks and fintechs. At Ant Group, from August 2017 to November 2021, Sonam significantly expanded Alipay's merchant acquiring presence in South Asia and Indo-China while adeptly navigating commercial and cultural intricacies. Prior roles include Director of Digital Content at Worldpay, Business Development Manager at AsiaPay, Senior Business Analyst at Mountainpath Pte Ltd, and Manager of New Business at smartBridges. Sonam holds an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Bangalore University.