Parag Ladhawala, Cfa
About Parag Ladhawala, Cfa
Parag Ladhawala is the Chief Growth Officer at Banked, with extensive experience in the fintech and payments sectors. He has worked in various roles at leading companies such as Visa, MasterCard, and Google, and possesses expertise in card-linked offers, loyalty marketing, and digital advertising.
Current Role at Banked
Parag Ladhawala serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Banked, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving growth strategies and enhancing the company's market presence. His expertise in card-linked offers and loyalty marketing contributes to the development of innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
Professional Experience
Parag Ladhawala has extensive experience in the financial and technology sectors. He worked at Visa as Senior Director of Offers & Loyalty from 2010 to 2014, and at MasterCard as Vice President of Loyalty Solutions from 2014 to 2016. He also held positions at Google, including Partnerships for Google Pay and Google Shopping, from 2016 to 2022. His career includes roles at Burger King Corporation and the Electronic Transactions Association, where he contributed to various committees.
Education and Expertise
Parag Ladhawala holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business-Economics from UCLA and an MBA from INSEAD. He has also participated in an exchange program at the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi. His educational background, combined with his expertise in areas such as A2A payments, open banking, and real-time payments, positions him as a knowledgeable leader in the fintech industry.
Background and International Experience
Parag Ladhawala has a diverse international background, having studied in Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, India, and the United States. He has explored over 40 countries through his career and personal adventures. This global perspective enhances his understanding of different markets and consumer behaviors.
Skills and Specializations
Parag Ladhawala possesses a range of skills that include digital advertising, business intelligence, and expertise in mergers & acquisitions and P&L management. His specialization in loyalty marketing and card-linked offers further supports his role in driving growth strategies at Banked and other organizations.