Deepak Bhandari
About Deepak Bhandari
Deepak Bhandari is the Sr. Director of OEM Partnerships at Ally, with extensive experience in strategic partnerships, business development, and co-brand product strategy in the automotive and financial sectors.
Current Role at Ally
Deepak Bhandari is currently serving as the Sr. Director of OEM Partnerships at Ally. He has been leading the cultivation and development of new OEM relationships since March 2023. His role involves strategic collaboration with automotive manufacturers to develop beneficial partnerships. Bhandari's extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships stands at the core of his responsibilities at Ally.
Previous Experience at Ally
Before his current role, Deepak Bhandari served as the Sr. Director of Corporate Strategy, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development at Ally from 2019 to 2023. Located in Chicago, IL, he was responsible for leading cross-functional teams in forming strategic alliances and driving business growth. His tenure included steering key initiatives that significantly impacted corporate strategy and partnerships.
Board Observer at Deserve
From 2021 to 2023, Deepak Bhandari held the role of Board Observer at Deserve. During his time there, he engaged in high-level decision-making processes and provided strategic insights into the company's operations and growth strategies. This role helped him gain further experience in corporate governance and startup ecosystems.
Role at Citi
Deepak Bhandari's tenure at Citi included two significant roles in Elk Grove Village, IL. From 2017 to 2019, he was the Senior Vice President - Co-Brand Product/Strategy, where he focused on developing and managing co-branded products. Prior to this, from 2016 to 2017, he served as the VP - Co-Brand Strategy. Both roles underscored his expertise in co-branding and strategic product management.
Educational Background
Deepak Bhandari holds an MBA in Marketing, Management & Strategy, and Entrepreneurship from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, completed between 2012 and 2014. He also achieved a B.B.A. in Marketing and Finance from Loyola University Chicago, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His education provided a solid foundation in marketing, finance, and strategic management.