Abhijit Chavan
About Abhijit Chavan
Abhijit Chavan serves as the Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific at Backbase, where he focuses on digital transformation in the Financial Services sector. With over 17 years of experience, he has held key positions at PwC, GE Capital, Accenture, and Infosys, and has a strong background in advising C-level stakeholders.
Work at Backbase
Abhijit Chavan has been serving as the Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific at Backbase since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enabling banking clients to achieve real return on investment (ROI) from the Backbase Omni Channel Banking Platform. He advocates for a shift from lengthy bespoke transformation journeys to quicker, productized capabilities in banking. His responsibilities include advising C-level stakeholders in the Financial Services industry and leading initiatives that drive digital transformation.
Previous Experience at PwC
Before joining Backbase, Abhijit Chavan worked at PwC as a Director from 2017 to 2020 in Singapore. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects that involved digitalization and operating model design. His experience at PwC further solidified his expertise in advising clients on strategic initiatives within the Financial Services sector.
Career Background in Financial Services
Abhijit Chavan has over 17 years of experience in the Financial Services industry. He held positions at GE Capital as an Assistant Manager from 2006 to 2007 in India, and at Accenture as an Associate Principal in Management Consulting from 2011 to 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Additionally, he worked at Infosys as a Consultant for the Finacle Universal Banking Solution from 2007 to 2011 in Pune, India. His extensive background includes leading complex change programs and advising on digital transformation.
Education and Expertise
Abhijit Chavan holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the Faculty of Management Studies at the University of Delhi, where he studied from 2004 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) in Computer Science from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 2000 to 2004. His educational background complements his professional expertise in digitalization and operating model design, particularly within the Financial Services sector.
Achievements in Advisory Roles
Throughout his career, Abhijit Chavan has achieved a cumulative client impact of over $50 million through his advisory roles. He specializes in guiding banking clients in their transition towards competitive advantage in the Open Banking era. His passion for leveraging digital technologies has enabled him to assist clients in achieving their strategic objectives effectively.