Vijay Krishna
About Vijay Krishna
Vijay Krishna serves as the Chief Product Officer at Akoya, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, particularly in payments and cross-border remittances, with previous roles at Mastercard and Citibank.
Work at Akoya
Vijay Krishna serves as the Chief Product Officer at Akoya, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development, focusing on enhancing the company's offerings in the financial services sector. His tenure at Akoya marks a significant phase in his career, contributing to the company's initiatives in the rapidly evolving payments landscape.
Previous Experience at Mastercard
Krishna has an extensive background at Mastercard, where he held multiple leadership roles. He served as Vice President of Digital Products and Innovation in Push Payments from 2016 to 2019, and as Senior Vice President and Head of Product for Mastercard Send from 2019 to 2022. His work involved leading global product management efforts and focusing on card-based real-time payments, which contributed to Mastercard's growth in digital payment solutions.
Career Background in Banking and Marketing
Vijay Krishna's career spans various roles in banking and marketing. He worked at Citibank India as Global Marketing Services Head from 2002 to 2004 and held several positions at Citi in the United States, including Product Manager and Business Head for North America. His experience includes managing product and marketing strategies, particularly in cross-border remittances and consumer products.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Krishna holds a Master's degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics and an MBA in Marketing & Advertising from NMIMS, Mumbai. His educational background supports his expertise in payments, emerging payments, and navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks in the financial services industry. He has over eight years of experience specifically in cross-border remittances.
Achievements in Marketing and Product Management
Throughout his career, Krishna has demonstrated proficiency in creating ROI-based marketing campaigns and multicultural marketing strategies. His leadership in product management at Mastercard Send highlights his ability to drive innovation in digital payments. His work has significantly impacted the development of bank-based remittance channels and the overall payments landscape.