Maya Kumar
About Maya Kumar
Maya Kumar serves as the VP Commercial at Banked, where she leads the development of Pay by Bank products. With a diverse background in partnerships and business development across various sectors, she has held key roles at organizations such as ClearBank, Luno, and the House of Commons.
Current Role at Banked
Maya Kumar serves as the VP Commercial at Banked, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads the development and implementation of Pay by Bank products across various business sectors globally. Her focus includes establishing and nurturing new partner and customer relationships to drive commercial growth for the organization.
Previous Experience at ClearBank
Prior to her current role, Maya Kumar worked at ClearBank® as the Head of Partnerships from 2020 to 2021. During her time in this position, she was responsible for developing strategic partnerships to enhance the bank's service offerings in London, United Kingdom.
Professional Background in Business Development
Maya Kumar has extensive experience in business development and partnerships. She held the position of Global Partnerships & Business Development Lead at Luno from 2018 to 2019 and served as the General Manager for UK & Ireland at the same company from 2017 to 2018. Her earlier roles include Head of Business Development at Tuk Tuk Travels and Sales & Trading Manager at AWAS.
Early Career in Research and Analysis
Maya Kumar began her career as a Researcher and Speechwriter in the Office of Keith Vaz MP at the House of Commons from 2009 to 2010. She also worked as an Analyst at SMBC Aviation Capital in New York from 2010 to 2011, where she gained valuable analytical skills that contributed to her later roles in business development.
Entrepreneurial Venture with Get Smooth
From 2015 to 2017, Maya Kumar founded and operated Get Smooth, where she focused on developing business strategies and partnerships. This entrepreneurial experience added to her diverse skill set in commercial growth and partnership management.